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General Knowledge · Q789

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 789

Q789

What type of force acts on a car moving around a curve?

A.
Centrifugal force
B.
Cohesive force
C.
Centripetal force
Answer
D.
Gravitational force

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
As a car makes a turn, the force of friction acting upon the turned wheels of the car provides centripetal force required for circular motion. As a bucket of water is tied to a string and spun in a circle, the tension force acting upon the bucket provides the centripetal force required for circular motion.