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Friction and Horizontal Circular Motion Problems

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A car goes around a flat curved road. Which of the following can provide for the centripetal force?

A

Electrostatic attraction

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Friction

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Weight

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Air resistance

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Solution

The correct option is B
Friction

Friction can provide the centripetal force.

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