Due to Inertia, Perhaps a Railroad Train in Motion Should

question 58

Multiple Choice

Due to inertia, perhaps a railroad train in motion should continue moving indefinitely when its engine is turned off. This is not observed because railroad trains

• A)aren't massive enough.
• B)are too heavy.
• C)ride on straight tracks.
• D)encounter opposing forces.

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