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Who proposed the concept of Inertia?

1. Gallileo
2. Newton
3. Pascal
4. Einstein

Correct answer: Newton

Solution

Newton is credited with formulating the law of inertia as part of his laws of motion. While earlier thinkers discussed related ideas, Newton gave the concept its classic scientific form.

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