You (assume m = 76 kg) are riding in a car moving at a constant speed of 12 m/s on a curved road of radius 10. m. What is the net force acting on you?       (a) The net force cannot be determined without knowing the force of friction between the road and the car.       (b) The net force cannot be determined without knowing the force of friction between you and the car.         (c) The net force cannot be determined without knowing the normal force from the seat cushion on you.         (d) None of the above are true.

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You (assume m = 76 kg) are riding in a car moving at a constant speed of 12 m/s on a curved road of radius 10. m. What is the net force acting on you?

 

   

(a) The net force cannot be determined without knowing the force of friction between the road and the car.

 

   

(b) The net force cannot be determined without knowing the force of friction between you and the car.

 

 

   

(c) The net force cannot be determined without knowing the normal force from the seat cushion on you.

 

 

   

(d) None of the above are true.

 

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