I have questions about circular motion. help would be really appreciated

[sarahxesia.]

i have questions about circular motion. help would be really appreciated!

What exerts the force that acts on the clothes in the spin cycle of a washing machine?
a. the walls of the tub
b. the motor in the washing machine

You are sitting in the back seat of a car going around a curve to the right. What exerts this force acting on you?
a. the car's engine
b. inertia
c. the seat of the car

Imagine that you are sitting in a car tossing a ball straight up into the air. If the car rounds a curve at constant speed, where will the ball land?
a. The ball will land beside you, toward the inside of the curve.
b. The ball will land beside you, toward the outside of the curve.
c. The ball will land behind your hand.anyone have any ideas?

 

[cristo]

What have you tried?

 

[baba89]

I am happy to help answer your questions about circular motion. In circular motion, an object moves along a circular path at a constant speed. This motion is caused by a centripetal force, which is the force that pulls or pushes an object towards the center of the circle. In the case of a washing machine, the walls of the tub provide the centripetal force that keeps the clothes moving in a circular motion.

In the scenario of sitting in the back seat of a car going around a curve, the force acting on you is a combination of inertia and the seat of the car. Inertia, which is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion, causes you to want to continue moving in a straight line. However, the seat of the car exerts a force on you, pushing you towards the center of the curve and keeping you in the car.

Now, let's consider the scenario of tossing a ball up in a car that is rounding a curve at a constant speed. In this case, the ball will land behind your hand. This is because, due to inertia, the ball wants to continue moving in a straight line while the car is moving in a circular path. Therefore, the ball will land behind your hand, towards the outside of the curve.

I hope this helps answer your questions about circular motion. If you have any further questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to ask. I am always happy to help increase understanding and knowledge about scientific concepts.