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Q · Newton's Laws of MotionMedium · 45s
A passenger standing in a moving bus falls forward when the bus suddenly stops. This is due to:
TopicNewton's Laws of Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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This illustrates the inertia of motion (First Law). The passenger’s body tends to remain in motion even when the bus stops suddenly.
Final Answer: Option A — Newton’s First Law