Physics Class 11

Newton's First Law

Why does a passenger feel a jerk when a bus suddenly starts?

uniboardhub
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uniboardhub
4 months ago

Due to inertia, your body tends to stay at rest while the bus moves forward, causing you to feel a backward jerk. Inertia resists any change in motion.

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