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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : When the bus starts, the person inside it falls forward. Reason (R) : The bus pushes the man forward.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
Both A and R are false.

Correct Answer: Both A and R are false.

Explanation:

When the bus starts, the person inside it falls backward because the bus moves forward but due to the property of inertia, the man tends to be in the initial Mate of rest.

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