A train goes past a railway station at a high speed. A young boy standing on the edge of the platform is likely to __________?

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Fall towards the train. C is correct because the boy will be subjected to the train's force pulling him towards it. A is incorrect because the high speed creates significant forces acting on the boy. B is incorrect because the primary force of interaction is directed towards the moving object. D is incorrect because the direction of the net force due to the passing train is predominantly towards the train.