Asked in PMC Practice Test 11 (2021) 2021Moderate

If we are standing in bus and the conductor applies a brake, we feel:

Correct answer: B. Pseudo force pushes forwards

  • A. Pseudo force pushes backwards
  • B. Pseudo force pushes forwards
  • C. Real force pushes backwards
  • D. Real force pushes forwards

Explanation

The nonexistent force that is felt pushing one forward when a car breaks only exists within a non-inertial frame of reference. The force is felt due to inertia. the direction is due to the mass still being in motion and inertia keeping it so

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