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In Physics / High School | 2014-11-19

A car rounds a curve while maintaining a constant speed. Is there a net force on the car as it rounds the curve?

A. It depends on the sharpness of the curve and speed of the car.
B. No - its speed is constant
C. Yes

Asked by Katyhigh15

Answer (2)

Yes! the of the weight of the car and the person going around the curve would be the force you feel.

Answered by flipworks27 | 2024-06-10

Yes, there is a net force acting on the car as it rounds the curve, even though its speed is constant. This net force is directed toward the center of the curve and is called centripetal force, which is necessary for keeping the car in circular motion. Therefore, the answer is C.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26