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A train runs along an unbanked circular track of radius $30 m$ at a speed of $54 k m / h$ .The mass of the train is $10^{6} k g$ . What provides the centripetal force required for this purpose?

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The centripetal force is provided by the lateral thrust by the rail on the flanges of the wheels. By the Third Law, the train exerts an equal and opposite thrust on the rail causing its wear and tear.

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