A stationary car is hit from behind by another car. Describe what happens to the people in the A. stationary car; B. car that hit the stationary car.
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Stationary car: When a stationary car is hit from behind by another car, the people inside the stationary car will experience a sudden jolt forward. This is because the car they are in is suddenly pushed forward by the impact. Depending on the severity of the Show more…
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