Why do we lean forward when a train stops?

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This is due to inertia. Inertia is a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or of uniform motion unless acted upon by a net unbalanced external force. When brakes are applied, our leg suddenly comes to a stop but our upper body continues to move forward because of inertia. Hence we lean forward.

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