A person sitting in a bus saw a bag sliding forward . This means that the bus is___________

Moving at constant speed

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accelerating

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retarding

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At rest

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Solution

The correct option is C
retarding

If the bag is experiencing a forward force then it means that the bus driver must have applied brakes which means the bus is slowing down

So, it is the case of retardation

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10 m

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When you are travelling in your school bus , the person sitting in front of you seems to be at rest though the bus is moving . Why ?

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