Question

A cyclist bends while taking a turn in order to

• A. reduce friction
• B. provide required centripetal force
• C. reduce apparent weight
• D. reduce speed
• E. sit comfortably

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

provide required centripetal force

While bending the force of friction provides the necessary centripetal force but sometimes when the velocity is high, the centripetal force provided by friction is not enough and the cyclist has to bend. By doing so, the normal force acting on the cyclist also has a horizontal component which provides additional centripetal force.