What are Different Types of Inertia and Examples?

Answer: Inertia can be classified into three types: Inertia at rest, Inertia of motion and Inertia in one direction.

1. Rest Inertia: As an example, consider the sudden commencement of an elevator.
2. Directional Inertia

Example: When a car takes a rapid curve, one’s body moves to the side.

3. Moment of Inertia: When a moving bus/car hits the brakes or comes to a halt, the inclination is to go forward.