A Car Moving at a Steady 10 M/s on a Level

question 46

Multiple Choice

A car moving at a steady 10 m/s on a level highway encounters a depression that has a circular cross-section with a radius of 30 m.The car maintains its speed as it drives through the depression.What is the normal force exerted by the seat of the car on a 60.0-kg passenger when the car is at the bottom of the depression?

• A)200 N
• B)390 N
• C)790 N
• D)490 N
• E)590 N

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