A 1800-Kg Jeep Travels Along a Straight 500-M Portion of Highway

question 12

Multiple Choice

A 1800-kg Jeep travels along a straight 500-m portion of highway (from A to B) at a constant speed of 10 m/s. At B, the Jeep encounters an unbanked curve of radius 50 m. The Jeep follows the road from B to C traveling at a constant speed of 10 m/s while the direction of the Jeep changes from east to south.
-What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the Jeep as it travels from B to C?

• A)2 m/s²
• B)5 m/s²
• C)10 m/s²
• D)20 m/s²
• E)zero m/s²

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Definitions:

Elbow Flexion

The movement that decreases the angle between the forearm and the upper arm, essentially bringing the forearm towards the upper arm.

Shoulder Extension

Movement of the arm away from the body in the sagittal plane, increasing the angle between the arm and the side of the body.

Lesser Trochanter

A small, bony protrusion located on the femur near the hip joint, serving as an attachment point for muscles.

Greater Trochanter

A prominent area of bone located at the upper part of the femur, serving as a major site of muscle attachment.