A 2500 kg car enters a curve with a radius of 45 m. If the car is moving at a speed of 35 m/s, what is the centripetal force that maintains the car’s circular motion through the curve?

Answer 1

To find the centripetal force acting on the car, we can use the formula:

Centripetal force = (mass * velocity^2) / radius

Plugging in the given values:

Centripetal force = (2500 kg * (35 m/s)^2) / 45 m
Centripetal force = (2500 kg * 1225 m^2/s^2) / 45 m
Centripetal force = 3062500 kg m/s^2 / 45 m
Centripetal force = 68111.11 N

Therefore, the centripetal force that maintains the car's circular motion through the curve is 68111.11 N.