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A train goes past a railway station at a high speed. A young boy standing on the edge of the platform is likely to __________?

ARemain unaffected
BFall away from the train
CFall towards the train
DFall away from or towards the train depending upon the speed

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Correct Answer: C: Fall towards the train

Explanation: The correct answer is C: Fall towards the train. A young boy standing near a fast-moving train is likely to fall towards the train. The train pushes air away, creating a low-pressure region near the train that pulls nearby objects toward it.

A train goes past a railway station at a high speed. A young boy st...