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When a bus performing linear motion takes a sharp turn suddenly, the passengers tend to get thrown to one side. Explain.

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The passengers sitting in the bus are in motion in a straight line along with the bus, When the bus takes a sharp turn, the body of the passengers in contact with the bus also takes turn. The upper part of the body, due to inertia, tries to remain in motion in the straight line. Hence, the passengers get thrown to one side of the seat.
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