College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 259: 8

Answer

Yes. If the car is moving with a constant speed of 100km/hr , even then it is possible that it is accelerating if it moves in a circle. In this case, it will experience a centripetal acceleration towards the center.

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Yes. If the car is moving with a constant speed of 100km/hr , even then it is possible that it is accelerating if it moves in a circle. In this case, it will experience a centripetal acceleration towards the center.
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