a = v^2/R
small R ---> big a
Two identical cars
approach an intersection at the same
speed at the same time as shown in the
diagram. Car A takes a left turn into
the left lane and car B takes a right turn
into the right lane, as shown. Neither
car changes speed during its entire turn.
Which car is more likely to lose control
during the turn?
_____ Car A
_____ Car B
_____ Same likeliness in both cases
Explain your reasoning in a wellorganized paragraph-length response.
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