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A man getting down a running bus, falls forward because -

A

Due to inertia of rest, road is left behind and man reaches forward

B

Due to inertia of motion upper part of body continues to be in motion in forward direction while feet come to rest as soon as they touch the road

C

He leans forward as a matter of habit

D

Of the combined effect of all the three factors stated in a,b and c.

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B
Due to inertia of motion upper part of body continues to be in motion in forward directions while feet come to rest as soon as they touch the road
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