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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q51 Mark

The diagram shows a car going around a circular track at constant speed. Which arrow shows the direction of the resultant force on the car?

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AArrow pointing tangentially forward-left
BArrow pointing tangentially backward-left
CArrow pointing radially outwards
DArrow pointing radially inwards

✓ Correct answer

D: Arrow pointing radially inwards

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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