Kinematics Question 470
When a vehicle takes a turn on the road, it travels along a nearly circular path. In circular motion, velocity of vehicle does not remain same.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason are both false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In circular motion the frictional force acting towards the centre of the horizontal circular path provides the centripetal force and prevents overturning of vehicle. Due to the change in direction of motion, velocity changes in circular motion.
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