A passenger standing in a bus is thrown outward when the bus takes a sudden turn. This happens due to

(A) Outward pull on him
(B) Inertia of motion
(C) Change in momentum
(D) Change in acceleration

Correct Answer : Inertia of motion
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Explanation : This is inertia of direction. It is the ability of body to be in a state of direction of motion. Inertia of direction is non-existent apply to a velocity. In other way we can say that if a body moves in a particular direction under the action of a force and if the force is removed then will continue to move in the same direction unless stopped under the action of another opposing force. For a body at rest it under the inertia of rest whereas inertia of motion is for bodies in motion.
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