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What is inertia, and why is it important in the laws of motion?

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The inertia of the body is its intrinsic property. The inertia resists the change in body; if a body is at rest, it will want to stay at rest and if a body is in motion, it will want to stay in motion. Inertia is a prominent concept and well integrated into the laws of motion.

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