You Are Standing in a Moving Bus, Facing Forward, and You

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are standing in a moving bus, facing forward, and you suddenly move forward as the bus comes to an immediate stop. What force caused you to move forward?

• A)force of gravity
• B)normal force due to your contact with the floor of the bus
• C)force due to static friction between you and the floor of the bus
• D)force due to kinetic friction between you and the floor of the bus
• E)no forces were responsible for your fall.

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Definitions:

Consistency

The characteristic of being uniform, stable, and lacking in contradiction over time or across situations.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being easily distinguishable or set apart from others due to unique features or characteristics.

Appropriateness

Suitability or relevance of a behavior, response, or action in a specific context or situation.

Typicality

The degree to which an object or event is representative of its class, category, or group, affecting how easily and quickly it is recognized and processed.