Why does a man getting down from a running bus fall forward?

Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Laws of Motion

1. Due to inertia of rest, road is left behind, and man reaches forwards.
2. Due to inertia of motion upper part of body continues to be in motion in forward direction while feet come to rest as soon as they touch the road.
3. He leans forwards as a matter of habit.
4. Because of the combined effect of all the three factors stated in (a ), (b ) and (c ).

Answer

(B) Due to inertia of motion upper part of body continues to be in motion in forward direction while feet come to rest as soon as they touch the road.

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