The diagram below illustrates a car travelling with a constant speed around a curve in the road. The curve is banked. Which force represents the direction of the net force acting on the car? a) F4 b) F3 c) F2 d) F1 e) F5
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A car is traveling with a constant speed around a banked curve. This means the car is moving in a circular path due to the curve of the road, and the road itself is inclined (banked) to help counteract the outward force experienced by the car. Show more…
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