Q. A rider on horse back falls when horse starts running all of a sudden because
A) Rider is taken back
B) Rider is suddenly afraid of falling
C) Inertia of rest keeps the upper part of body at rest whereas lower part of the body moves forward with the horse
D) None of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Inertia of rest keeps the upper part of body at rest whereas lower part of the body moves forward with the horse.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.