Confused about Grade 12 Physics Questions? Get Help Here!

[Callistal]

I know I know. This question must be uber easy in the eyes of you genius'. But the truth is - I'm taking grade 12 physics when I practically failed grade 11(well, I got 51...I wasn't trying, I swear!) so getting some of the concepts can get very confusing...and frustrating! Nonetheless, I need your help my good physics ebuddies!

1) A car is traveling north when it enters a curve. It maintains a constant speed and leaves the curve traveling east. The direction of the car's acceleration is

a)south -east b)north-east c)east d)south e) the car does not accelerate

I'm pretty sure the answer to thsi question is north east, however, since I never recall answering this type of question, I want to make sure.

2) A car drives with constant speed around a corner. If it enters the corner traveling west and leaves traveling south, the acceleration through the turn is directed south-east.
True or False??

I think its true...but I am not sure! haha



Thanks a tun!

 

[rl.bhat]

Hi Callistal, welcome to PF.
When ever a particle is moving in a circular orbit with uniform speed, the acceleration is always towards the center of the circle.