MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    A passenger seated in the passenger seat in a car takes off her seatbelt in order to reach for something in her bag. To avoid a pothole, the driver suddenly makes a sharp left turn, and the passenger hits the inside of the right-hand (passenger) door. Which of the following correctly describes the forces during the situation?

     

    A

    Before and after the impact with the door, there is a rightward force pushing the passenger into the door.

    B

    Before and after the impact with the door, there is a leftward force pushing the passenger into the door.

    C

    At the time of impact, the door exerts a rightward force on the passenger

    D

    At the time of impact, the door exerts a leftward force on the passenger



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