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What is the main function of static friction between the road and the tyres of a vehicle?
What is the main function of static friction between the road and the tyres of a vehicle?
- To facilitate smooth turning
- To reduce the weight of the vehicle
- To prevent outward slipping or skidding (correct)
- To increase the speed of the vehicle
In the context of a vehicle turning, what force can potentially cause the vehicle to topple?
In the context of a vehicle turning, what force can potentially cause the vehicle to topple?
- Normal reaction force
- Weight force
- Centrifugal force (correct)
- Frictional force
What is a critical requirement for a two-wheeler rider to avoid toppling while turning?
What is a critical requirement for a two-wheeler rider to avoid toppling while turning?
- Inclining with respect to the vertical (correct)
- Leaning away from the turn
- Decreasing the speed
- Increasing the speed
Why is the friction between the road and the tyres of a vehicle referred to as 'static' friction?
Why is the friction between the road and the tyres of a vehicle referred to as 'static' friction?
When a vehicle topples while turning, which wheels are most likely to leave contact with the ground first?
When a vehicle topples while turning, which wheels are most likely to leave contact with the ground first?
What factor should be considered when loading a vehicle to prevent easy toppling while turning?
What factor should be considered when loading a vehicle to prevent easy toppling while turning?
What is the force responsible for the circular motion in this scenario?
What is the force responsible for the circular motion in this scenario?
What is the relationship between centrifugal force and the resultant forces towards the centre?
What is the relationship between centrifugal force and the resultant forces towards the centre?
What is the nature of centrifugal force in this scenario?
What is the nature of centrifugal force in this scenario?
In terms of angular acceleration, what effect does a component perpendicular to the axis have?
In terms of angular acceleration, what effect does a component perpendicular to the axis have?
What is always perpendicular to the plane of rotation in this scenario?
What is always perpendicular to the plane of rotation in this scenario?
When a merry-go-round reaches uniform speed, what happens to centrifugal force?
When a merry-go-round reaches uniform speed, what happens to centrifugal force?
What is the significance of a banking angle of 90 degrees on a road surface?
What is the significance of a banking angle of 90 degrees on a road surface?
In the context of a banked road, what is the role of static friction?
In the context of a banked road, what is the role of static friction?
What is the relation between the force of static friction and the normal reaction in a turning scenario?
What is the relation between the force of static friction and the normal reaction in a turning scenario?
What is the primary role of the normal reaction in balancing forces during turning?
What is the primary role of the normal reaction in balancing forces during turning?
How does the coefficient of static friction impact the turning speed on a banked road?
How does the coefficient of static friction impact the turning speed on a banked road?
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