Two Cyclists of Different Mass Take a Turn on a Level

question 24

Multiple Choice

Two cyclists of different mass take a turn on a level road. They follow the same path and are moving the same constant speed for the turn. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The acceleration is zero for both.
• B) The acceleration is larger for the less massive cyclist.
• C) The acceleration is larger for the more massive cyclist.
• D) The acceleration is not zero but is the same for both.

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