If a car stops suddenly, why do the people inside keep moving?
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This means that they have a certain amount of kinetic energy. When the car suddenly stops, the kinetic energy of the people inside the car does not disappear instantly. Instead, it is converted into other forms of energy, such as heat and sound. Show more…
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