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Standard XII
Physics
Banking of Roads
What is bendi...
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What is the bending of cyclists?
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Bending of cyclists:
The cyclist leans in the direction of the center of curvature of the curve in bending.
He avoids skidding and falling by bending.
He does this in order to provide centripetal acceleration.
Making the cycle turn is important.
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