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When a car takes a sudden left turn in the curved road passendgers are pushed towards the right due to

A

inertia of direction

B

inertia of motion

C

inertia of rest

D

absence of inertia

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inertia of direction
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  • When a car takes a sudden left turn in the curved road, passengers are pushed towards the right due to

    A
    inertia of direction
    B
    inertia of motion
    C
    inertia of rest
    D
    absence of inertia

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    A
    first law of motion
    B
    second law of motion
    C
    thrid law of motion
    D
    conservation of momentum

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