The inertia of a body tends to cause the body to:
A)speed up
B)slow down
C)resist any change in its motion
D)fall toward the Earth
E)decelerate due to friction

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion, including changing its speed or direction. Therefore, the correct answer is C - the body will resist any change in its motion.

The Inertia of a Body Tends to Cause the Body