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Circular Motion: Car on Curve — No Banking MCQ

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Car on Curve — No BankingMediumQuestion 30622

Question

A car (mass 1500 kg) takes a flat horizontal turn (r = 50 m) at 20 m/s. Required centripetal force:
  1. A
    12000 N
    Correct
  2. B
    30000 N
  3. C
    6000 N
  4. D
    1500 N

Correct answer

12000 N

Explanation

F_c = mv²/r = 1500×400/50 = 12000 N.

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