engineering physics MCQ #898

A car is moving in a circular path on a banked road. What is the role of the normal force?

engineering physics MCQ #898

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A car is moving in a circular path on a banked road. What is the role of the normal force?

    • A) It provides the centripetal force
    • B) It counteracts gravity
    • C) It provides both centripetal force and counteracts gravity
    • D) It has no role

    Answer: It provides both centripetal force and counteracts gravity

    Explanation: The normal force has a component that provides the necessary centripetal force and another that counteracts gravity, especially on a banked road.