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“When a train suddenly moves forward, the passenger standing in the compartment tends to fall backwards". Explain.

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To explain why a passenger tends to fall backwards when a train suddenly moves forward, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Inertia**: - Inertia is the property of an object to remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. In this case, the passenger is initially at rest when the train is stationary. 2. **Train's Sudden Movement**: ...
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