Based on the statements above, we can conclude the following:
Statement I is correct - Inertia is the property of matter that prevents it from moving.
Statement II is incorrect - Inertia is the property of matter that keeps it at rest or in motion with the same speed.
Statement III is incorrect - According to Newton's third law of motion, the action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude but in opposite directions.
Statement IV is correct - The buoyant force acting on a vessel must be greater than or equal to the weight of the vessel in order to prevent it from sinking.
I. Inertia is the property of matter that prevents it from moving.
II. Inertia is the property of matter that keeps it moving with the same speed.
III. Based on the Law of Interaction, the reaction force is stronger than the action force. An example is the propeller’s action that creates a reaction force that moves the vessel.
IV. The buoyant force supporting the vessel must be higher than the weight of the vessel to prevent it from sinking.
1. What can be concluded from the statements above?
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