Question

A race car drives around a turn on a flat race track at constant speed. Identify the force that allows the race car to travel around the turn?
A)
Air resistance applies the force needed.


B)
No force is required to go around the turn.


C)
The weight of the car applies the force needed.


D)
The friction between the tires and the track applies the force needed

Answer 1

D) The friction between the tires and the track applies the force needed.
Without the friction, the car wouldn't handle the curve and would fly off the track.