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noun • a disposition to remain inactive or inert • (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force | ||||||||
| 46% | 11 | A body at rest tends to stay at rest, and a body in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction | ||||||
noun • one of three basic laws of classical mechanics | ||||||||
| 27% | 7 | A principle that explains an object's tendency to stay in motion or at rest | ||||||
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Tendency To Stay At Rest Crossword Clue
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INERTIA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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INERTIA
Updated: October 11, 2023
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1 | A body at rest tends to stay at rest, and a body in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction | |
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The Guardian Cryptic -
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5 | Tendency to remain at rest or in steady motion
The Guardian Quick -
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6 | The rest stay behind, looking embarrassed on reflection
Telegraph Cryptic -
25 Jul 2024 | Telegraph Cryptic / 25 Jul 2024 |
7 | This law states that an object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. |
