Standing near the edge of a platform as a fast train passes is dangerous because:

  1. the platform vibrates
  2. the low pressure near the train can pull a person towards it
  3. the train pushes air into you
  4. the pressure becomes very high
Answer

B) the low pressure near the train can pull a person towards it

Higher pressure behind pushes you in. SLO P-11-B-39 · Application

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