A cyclist cycling around a circular racing track, skids because:
Correct answer: B. The centripetal force upon him is greater than limiting friction
- A. The centripetal force upon him is less than limiting friction
- B. The centripetal force upon him is greater than limiting friction
- C. The centripetal force upon him is equal to the limiting friction
- D. The friction betsseen the tyres of the cycle and road vanishes
Explanation
To move in the circular path the required centripetal force must be provided by any source. But in this case the source of centripetal force is the force friction between road and tyres. Cyclist required more friciton to overcome skidding.
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