inertia force

noun

1. an imaginary force supposed to act upon an accelerated body, equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the resultant of the real forces

Example Sentences

The concepts of moving or stationary objects – inertia, force and equal but opposite reactions – were not lost on the students, part of the Yakima School District's Highly Capable program.

From US News

There is a fair amount of inertia force to this locomotive and it’s hard to knock off the tracks.”

From New York Times