What Determines the Direction of Force on a Car Traveling in a Circle?

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When a car travels in a circle at constant speed, the net force acting on it is directed toward the center of the curve. This inward force, known as centripetal force, is essential for maintaining circular motion. The discussion draws an analogy to spinning a bucket of water, illustrating how the water remains in the bucket due to the centripetal force acting toward the center. Participants are encouraged to think critically about the relationship between force and motion in circular paths. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the dynamics of vehicles in circular motion.
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a car travels in a circle with constant speed. the net force on the car ______

a- is zero becasuse the car is not accelerating
b-is directed forward, in the direction of travel
c-is directed toward the center of the curve
d-is directed away from the center of the curve
 
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Think about spinning a bucket with water around and around, what happens to the water? and in what direction is the water affected, from the center, towards the center, you are of course the center in this case
 
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Starting with the mass considerations #m(t)# is mass of water #M_{c}# mass of container and #M(t)# mass of total system $$M(t) = M_{C} + m(t)$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{dM(t)}{dt} = \frac{dm(t)}{dt}$$ $$P_i = Mv + u \, dm$$ $$P_f = (M + dm)(v + dv)$$ $$\Delta P = M \, dv + (v - u) \, dm$$ $$F = \frac{dP}{dt} = M \frac{dv}{dt} + (v - u) \frac{dm}{dt}$$ $$F = u \frac{dm}{dt} = \rho A u^2$$ from conservation of momentum , the cannon recoils with the same force which it applies. $$\quad \frac{dm}{dt}...
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