Question

Explain why it is not safe for a double decker bus to carry standing passenger on the upper Decker​

Answer 1

Answer: The reason why it's not safe for a double decker bus to carry standing passengers is because the center of gravity is raised causing increase in instability of the bus.

Explanation:

A double decker bus is a type of bus that has double decks and usually used by transportation companies for a transport business. Stability is the ability of an object to remain in its state of equilibrium after being distrubed. Stable objects are very difficult to lose balance while unstable object lose their balance easily.

For an object to be stable it must have:

--> a wide base and

--> a low center of gravity.

Therefore when an object has a wide base and a low center of gravity, it is more stable than an object that has a narrow base and a high center of gravity. Center of gravity is the average weight location of an object.

When passengers are left standing on the upper deck of the double decker bus, this INCREASES the center of gravity. This makes the center of gravity of the bus to be outside the base or edge on which it balances. The weight upon having a turning effect will cause the bus to topple and fall which can be dangerous to the lives of the passengers. Therefore it is advisable for passengers to seat while the bus is in motion to help reduce the center of gravity.