Question

The inertia of _________ is responsible for the rider falling in the forward direction when his horse stops suddenly.

Answer 1

1. When the horse suddenly stops, the rider falls in the forward direction due to the inertia of motion.
2. The lower portion of the rider comes to rest along with the horse while the upper portion of the rider still continues to move forward.

Hence, the inertia of motion is responsible for the rider falling in the forward direction when his horse stops suddenly.