Centripetal Force
 

Centripetal Force problem 3


A car moves in a circular path as it turns a corner on a horizontal road. The car moves at constant speed.




Which description of the forces acting on the car is correct?


  • All the forces are balanced as the car is moving at constant speed.


  • The forces are unbalanced and the resultant force acts away from the centre of the circle.


  • The forces are unbalanced and the resultant force acts towards the centre of the circle.


  • The forces are unbalanced and the resultant force is in the direction of travel of the car.


 

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