How does the safety belt in a car help when a moving car applies brakes suddenly?

  • A
    It increases the speed of the passenger.
  • B
    It exerts a force on the body to slow down its forward motion due to inertia.
  • C
    It prevents the car from stopping.
  • D
    It has no effect on the passenger.

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