Understanding Impetition: The Tendency of Objects to Maintain Motion

Impetition is a term used in the context of motion and force. It refers to the tendency of an object to continue moving in a straight line at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by an external force. In other words, it is the property of an object to maintain its motion without any external influence.

For example, if you push a toy car across the floor, it will keep moving until it encounters an obstacle or loses energy due to friction. This is an example of impetition, as the car has a tendency to continue moving in a straight line unless stopped by an external force.

Impetition is also known as "momentum" and is a measure of an object's mass and velocity. The more massive and faster an object is, the more impetition it will have.