Momentum. Inertia. 1. Momentum is defined as the tendency of a body to remain in motion. In simple words, momentum is your force or speed of movement. Inertia is defined as the tendency of a body to oppose the change in its position. In simple language, inertia is what keeps you going.
your getting a little over your head speaking of moment of inertia.
" tendency or measure of tendency to produce motion especially about a point or axis"
momentum is mass times velocity which applies to ballistics. As opposed to moment of inertia which does not..