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A passenger standing in a bus is thrown outward when the bus takes a sudden turn. This happens due to – |
| A. | Outward pull on him |
| B. | Inertia of motion |
| C. | Change in momentum |
| D. | Change in acceleration |
| Answer» B. Inertia of motion | |
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Explanation: This is inertia of direction. It is the ability of body to be in a state of direction of motion for example sun holds planets in a fixed elliptical path .this is one of the examples of inertia of direction. Inertia of direction is non- existent however inertia only apply to a body at rest or moving with a constant velocity. It is the property possessed by a body to resist change. |
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