Luggage kept on the overhead rack of a train slides forward when the moving train is…
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
Luggage kept on the overhead rack of a train slides forward when the moving train is brought to a sudden halt. The sliding occurs due to
(a) inertia of rest
(b) inertia of motion
(c) lack of sufficient friction between luggage and rack
(d) greater mass of the luggage