When a tablecloth is pulled swiftly from under a set of dishes

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

When a tablecloth is pulled swiftly from under a set of dishes, the dishes remain nearly at rest on the table. Identify the type of inertia demonstrated by the dishes. (a) Inertia of motion (b) Inertia of rest (c) Conservation of linear momentum (d) Inertia of direction

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