Ask your own question, for FREE!
Physics 16 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

In which of the following situations does gravity supply a centripetal force? the space shuttle orbiting the Earth a child on a merry-go-round a bike rounding a curve a book falling off a table

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a book falling off a table

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Abhisar

OpenStudy (abhisar):

For centripetal force, the motion should be circular at first place.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3rd?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Then the force towards the centre should be provided by gravity.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1st?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

In 3rd option, the motion is circular, yes but the force towards the centre is provided by frictional force between tyres and road.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Yes, 1st option is correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thnx

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!