The law requires all people riding in a car to wear seat belts. If the car suddenly stops, the seat belts hold the passengers in place. How does Newton’s first law of nation apply when a person is not wearing a seat belt?

A. The passengers will continue moving forward due to inertia.
B. The passengers will move forward into the seat.
The passengers will lean into another passengers seat.
D. The passengers will not be affected by the sudden stop of the car.

1 answer

A. The passengers will continue moving forward due to inertia.