Chapter 3, Problem 51R

To determine

To Explain:A passenger who is not wearing a safety belt will likely hit the windshield in a head on collision.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

According to Newton’s first law, a body remains in the state of rest or in motion until an external force is applied on it.

When the vehicle moves with a consistent speed, all traveler stays in the steady state. As the brake is applied and the vehicle's speed decreases but the traveler's speed makes them continue moving. The traveler who isn't wearing a safety belt will probably hit the windshield in a head-on collision.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the passenger who is not wearing a safety belt will likely hit the windshield in a head on collision due to Newton’s first law of motion.