Answer:
11.28 N toward the center of the track
Explanation:
Centripetal force: This is the force that tend to draw a body close to the center of a circle, during circular motion.
The formula for centripetal force is given as,
F = mv²/r................................ Equation 1
Where F = force, m = mass of the toy car, v = velocity, r = radius
Given: m = 108 g = 0.108 kg, v = 7.75 m/s, r = 57.5 cm = 0.575 m
Substitute into equation 1
F = 0.108(7.75²)/0.575
F = 11.28 N
Hence the magnitude and direction of the force = 11.28 N toward the center of the track
