Question

    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 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Inertia of motion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Change in momentum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Change in acceleration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Thisisinertiaofdirection.Itisthe ability of body to be in a state of direction of motion for example sun holds planetsin 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 movingwith aconstant velocity. It isthe property possessed by a body to resist change.

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