Physics · LAWS OF MOTION

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): When a stationary bus starts accelerating suddenly, passengers standing inside are thrown backwards relative to the bus. Reason (R): Due to inertia of rest, the upper part of the passenger's body tends to remain in its initial position while the feet in contact with the floor move forward with the bus. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.