A car is traveling in a circular curve on a horizontal road at constant speed. Name the force that is responsible for causing it

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A car is traveling in a circular curve on a horizontal road at constant speed. Name the force that is responsible for causing it

s circular motion? a the gravity force b the normal force from the road c the friction force from the road d the tension force

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I am Lyosha [343] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-26T11:27:52+03:00

I am Lyosha [343]3 years ago

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<span>c the friction force from the road

In fact, the friction force between the road and the tires prevents the car from "sliding away" in a straight line and keeps it in circular motion, acting as centripetal force.</span>