General science · Difficulty 3
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which situation is the best example of inertia?
- A leaf uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar.
- A puddle becomes smaller on a warm dry day.
- After vaccination, certain proteins help recognize a pathogen.
- A passenger moves forward when a vehicle stops suddenly.
Reveal answer and explanation
A passenger moves forward when a vehicle stops suddenly.
inertia is the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion. A passenger moves forward when a vehicle stops suddenly.