Question

Would it be easier to pull the tablecloth out from under a glass of water or an
empty paper cup (leaving the cup or glass in place)? Explain why.

Answer 1

Glass as it is heavier and by newtons first law and inertia the greater the mass = more inertia(resistance to chabge in motion) thus the glass has a greater mass than an empty paper cup and thus has greater inertia. So it would be easier to leave it in place