The property of a body to remain at rest or to continue in uniform motion in a straight line is called

A.

momentum

B.

Inertia

C.

impulse

D.

Energy

Correct answer is B

Inertia is the resistance of the object to any change in its motion, including a change in direction. An object will stay still or keep moving at the same speed and in a straight line, unless it is acted upon by an external unbalanced force.