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You are noticing something physicists call conservation of momentum. The usual way of saying it goes back to Newton Objects in motion (and you are the object) tend to stay in motion unless acted on by a force (the seat and seatbelt for you). Your car is slowing down because of the brakes, and then you keep going forward at the same speed. Your bottom is sort of stuck to the seat, but your body leans forward until the seatbelt or your muscles pull it back. Great question. Keep noticing all the interesting stuff that makes up our natural world. David Winsemius.
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