What happens to a car making a circular turn when it hits ice?

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When a car making a circular turn hits ice, the lack of friction causes it to lose the centripetal force needed to maintain the circular path. As a result, the car will move along a straight path rather than continuing in a circular motion. This behavior aligns with Newton's first law of motion, which states that an object in motion will remain in motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the effects of friction and centripetal force in vehicle dynamics. Ultimately, the car will not follow its original circular trajectory but instead will slide straight ahead.
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Homework Statement



you are making a circular turn in your car when you hit a patch of ice causing friction to be zero, while the car is on the ice it:
a continues to follow the circular path but with a larger radius than before
b moves along a path that is neither straight or sircular
c moves along a straight path line

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The Attempt at a Solution


pretty sure its c
 
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Can you explain a little more why you think it's C? (Newton's laws of motion might be helpful here.)
 

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