Physicseasy · Past Paper
When a bus starts suddenly, passengers tend to fall backwards due to:
AInertia of rest
BInertia of motion
CInertia of direction
DGravity
✓ Correct Answer: A — Inertia of rest
The lower part of the body moves with the bus while the upper part remains at rest due to inertia of rest.
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