Question

A passenger in a moving car slips to one side of the seat when the car takes a sharp turn. Give a reason for it.

Answer 1

1. A passenger sitting in a moving car, possesses inertia of motion.
2. The lower body which is in contact with the car tends to move in the direction of the car.
3. But the upper body moves in the opposite direction as it experiences a sudden change in the direction of motion.
4. Due to a sudden change in direction of motion, the passenger slips to one side in a car.