Laws Of Motion Question 16

Question: Assertion: A cyclist always bends inwards while negotiating a curve. Reason: By bending, cyclist lowers his centre of gravity.

Options:

A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C) If assertion is true but reason is false.

D) If the assertion and reason both are false.

E) If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The purpose of bending is to acquire centripetal force for circular motion. By doing so component of normal reaction will counter balance the centrifugal force.



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