Question

An aeroplane cruises at normal speed. Upon fl ying into turbulent (unstable) air, it suddenly drops downwards vertically. Passengers in the aeroplane who are not wearing seat belts will A hit the seats in front of them. B hit the ceiling of the aeroplane. C be pushed against the back of their seats. D be pushed down into their seats.

Answer 1

Answer:

Your answer would be D. be pushed down into their seats.

Explanation:

You can think of it this way:

If you're not wearing a seat belt on an airplane that drops suddenly, in this case, vertically, which often happens with turbulence- you're the one at rest. You'll stay at rest as the plane (literally) drops out from under you.

If you're strapped in, the seat belt serves as an outside force acting on you, taking you with the plane as it drops and saving you from hitting the ceiling.

Always remember Newton's first law of motion: A body at rest will remain at rest unless an outside force acts on it.