$A$ girl jumps down from a moving bus,along the direction of motion of the bus,tilting slightly forward. She falls on $(a)$ a sheet of ice $(b)$ a patch of glue. Which of the following statements is correct regarding her fall?

  • A
    In both cases $(a)$ and $(b)$ she falls forward.
  • B
    In both cases $(a)$ and $(b)$ she falls backward.
  • C
    In case $(a)$ she falls forward and in case $(b)$ she falls backward.
  • D
    In case $(a)$ she falls backward and in case $(b)$ she falls forward.

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