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Would you feel more centrifugal force going around a small radius curve or a large radius curve going at constant speed? Why?
What kind of curve would you feel more centrifugal force?
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When traveling at a constant speed, a smaller radius curve generates greater centrifugal force compared to a larger radius curve. This is due to the mathematical relationship defined by the formula F = mv²/r, where F represents the centrifugal force, m is mass, v is velocity, and r is the radius of the curve. As the radius decreases, the force increases, leading to a more pronounced sensation of centrifugal force. Therefore, for a given speed, tighter curves exert stronger centrifugal effects on the object in motion.
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