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If the centripetal and thus frictional force between the tires and the roadbed of a car moving in a circular

path were reduced, what would happen?

AThe car would continue to move in the circular path.
BThe car would stop moving instantly.
CThe car would slow down.
DThe car would begin to move in the direction it was headed in a straight line.

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Answer;

D. The car would begin to move in the direction it was headed in a straight line.

Explanation;

-Centripetal force is any net force causing uniform circular motion. The direction of a centripetal force is toward the center of curvature, the same as the direction of centripetal acceleration.

-The centripetal force causing the car to turn in a circular path is due to friction between the tires and the road. A minimum coefficient of friction is needed, or the car will move in a larger-radius curve and leave the roadway.

-Therefore,If the centripetal and thus frictional force between the tires and the roadbed of a car moving in a circular
path were reduced then the car would begin to move in the direction it was headed in a straight line.