The tendency of an object to remain in its existing state of motion is called its inertia

Nine demonstrations of speed, inertia and gravity. Colour zincograph by F. Gillot after C. Bethmont.

The principle of inertia in the Middle Ages / Allan Franklin.

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The principle of inertia in the Middle Ages / Allan Franklin.

Nine demonstrations of speed, inertia and gravity. Colour zincograph by F. Gillot after C. Bethmont.