Question

A cyclist move along a curved road with a velocity $v$. The road is banked for speed $v$. The angle of banking is $\theta$. Which of the following statement is not true?

• A. The cyclist will lean away from the vertical at an angle $\theta$
• B. The normal reaction of the road will pass through the centre of gravity of the "cycle plus cyclist" sysetm.
• C. There will be no force of friction between the tyres and the rod
• D. The cyclist is in equilibrium with respect to the ground

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

There will be no force of friction between the tyres and the rod

C. There will be no force of friction between the tyres and the rod