A Car Rounds a Curve While Maintaining Constant Speed

question 23

Multiple Choice

A car rounds a curve while maintaining constant speed. The correct statement is:

• A) The acceleration of the car is zero.
• B) No net force acts on the car.
• C) The velocity of the car is zero.
• D) The velocity of the car is constant.
• E) A net force acts upon the car.

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