Question

A cyclist taking turn bends inwards while a car passenger taking same turn is thrown outwards. The reason is

• A. Car is heavier than cycle
• B. Car has four wheels while cycle has only two
• C. Difference in the speed of the two
• D. Cyclist has to counteract the centrifugal force while in the case of car only the passenger is thrown by this force

Answer 1

The correct option is

A

Cyclist has to counteract the centrifugal force while in the case of car only the passenger is thrown by this force

A body moving in circular motion experiences centrifugal force. In order to negotiate the turn, the body has to counteract the apparent centrifugal force.