Ch 05: Force and Motion
Chapter 5, Problem 5
If a car stops suddenly, you feel 'thrown forward.' We'd like to understand what happens to the passengers as a car stops. Imagine yourself sitting on a very slippery bench inside a car. This bench has no friction, no seat back, and there's nothing for you to hold onto. d. Describe what happens to you as the car slows down.
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