The Driver of a 1000-Kg Car Tries to Turn Through

question 9

Multiple Choice

The driver of a 1000-kg car tries to turn through a circle of radius 100 m on an unbanked curve at a speed of 10 m/s.The actual frictional force between the tires and a slippery road has a magnitude of 900 N.The car:

• A)slides into the inside of the curve
• B)makes the turn
• C)slows down due to the frictional force
• D)will make the turn only if it goes faster
• E)slides off to the outside of the curve

---

Definitions:

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors of males or females, based on their gender.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling, emphasizing the importance of cognitive processes in learning.

Cognition

The psychological process involved in learning and grasping concepts through experiences, thinking, and the use of the senses.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by the desire to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.