A car moving on a horizontal road may be thrown out of the road taking a turn:
Correct answer: B. Due to the lack of proper centripetal force
- A. By the gravitational force
- B. Due to the lack of proper centripetal force
- C. Due to the rolling frictional force between the tire and the road
- D. Due to the reaction of the ground
Explanation
When a car is taking a turn on a horizontal road, it needs centripetal force to keep it moving in a curved path. Centripetal force is the force directed toward the center of the circular path and is responsible for keeping an object in circular motion. In the case of a car turning, this force is provided by the friction between the tires and the road.If there is a lack of proper centripetal force, the car may slide outwards due to inertia, which tends to keep objects moving in a straight line. This lack of centripetal force could occur if the car is moving too fast for the given turn, or if the road is slippery, reducing the friction between the tires and the road.
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