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Physics

Inertial Mass

Quick fact

Inertial mass is the same regardless of your location—whether on Earth, the Moon, or in deep space—and it is the 'm' in the equation F=ma.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why it's harder to push a heavy box than a light one, even in frictionless space? The answer lies in a property called inertial mass.