On the nature of inertial mass

TL;DR

This paper explores the gravitational nature of inertial mass, proposing a model where inertial and gravitational masses are proportional, aligning with Mach's principle and classical mechanics.

Contribution

It introduces a phenomenological model linking inertial mass to gravitational interactions, providing a new perspective on the relationship between gravitational and electromagnetic forces.

Findings

Inertial mass is proportional to gravitational mass.

The model aligns with Mach's principle and classical mechanics.

Inertial mass depends on interaction coefficients in gravitational forces.

Abstract

It is shown that gravitational nature of inertial mass (Mach principle) agrees with idea of interaction of gravitational and electromagnetic forces and does not contradict the laws of classical mechanics. According to the simple phenomenological model the body inertial mass is directly proportional to its gravitational mass and the sum of coefficients, which characterize degrees of interaction of gravitational forces in accelerated motion of the body in accompanying and opposite directions relative to the gravitational force.