Q8DQ
Question
Some people say that the “force of inertia” (or “force of momentum”) throws the passengers forward when a car brakes sharply. What is wrong with this explanation?
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The breaks should be applied suddenly and not sharply.
1Step 1: Inertia
Inertia is a property of a body that makes it resist any change in its state, whether rest or uniform motion.
2Step 2: Comment on the given explanation
The force of inertia throws a passenger in a moving car when breaks are applied suddenly, not sharply. This was the error in explanation.
So, there should be the sudden application of breaks not the sharp application of breaks.
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