Mass and inertia are intertwined concepts in classical mechanics. Mass quantifies the amount of matter in an object and determines its gravitational force. Inertia, on the other hand, refers to an object’s resistance to changes in its motion. Newton’s second law of motion, F=ma, elegantly connects these concepts: the greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to accelerate it. Thus, mass not only influences an object’s gravitational pull but also its response to external forces, emphasizing the deep relationship between mass and inertia.
