Simple Physics: Why Do We Fall Forwards When a Bus Stops?

Well, here’s your answer—inertia. That’s a word you’ve probably heard of but never understood. Read on to know more!

Inertia is the resistance of an object to any change in its motion, including a change in direction. An object will stay still or keep moving at the same speed and in a straight line unless it is acted upon by an outside force. Basically, if an object is not moving, it will not start moving unless
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