Jumping out of a moving bus (quick question)

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To safely jump out of a moving bus that is traveling backwards, one should jump forward from the door. This action helps to counteract the bus's backward motion. Relative velocity is not a significant factor in this scenario, despite some confusion about its relevance. The key point is to jump in the direction opposite to the bus's movement to avoid being hit. Understanding the concept of inertia can clarify why jumping forward is necessary.
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If the bus is moving back and I want to jump out of the bus. Which direction do I have jump from the door. Is relative velocity related to this?
 
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If the bus is moving backwards, don't jump behind the bus, pretty much independant of the speed.

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fatra2 said:
If the bus is moving backwards, don't jump behind the bus, pretty much independant of the speed.

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So jump from the front to cancel the force of the bus. Relative velocity is not related to this right. My friend confused me telling it was.
 
inertness. if the bus is moving backwards, you need to jump forward to balance "the moving" or something.
 

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