Physics · May / June 2017 · Paper 12 · Question 8
5054Circular motion
A car travels at a constant speed along a circular, horizontal path. Which statement describes the forces acting on the car?
- AThey are balanced as the car is moving at constant speed.
- BThey are unbalanced with a resultant in the direction away from the centre.
- CThey are unbalanced with a resultant in the direction of travel of the car.
- DThey are unbalanced with a resultant in the direction towards the centre.
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Correct answer: D. They are unbalanced with a resultant in the direction towards the centre.
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