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Why does a rider fall forward when a galloping horse stops suddenly??

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When the horse suddenly stops, the rider falls in the forward direction due to the inertia of motiono

Explanation: 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.

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