Question

A car of mass 1000 kg is moving in a circular path of radius 50 m with a speed of 20 m/s. Calculate the centripetal force acting on the car.

• A. \( 4000 \, \text{N} \)
• B. \( 2000 \, \text{N} \)
• C. \( 5000 \, \text{N} \)
• D. \( 10000 \, \text{N} \)

Hint:

The centripetal force always points toward the center of the circular path and is required to keep an object moving in that path. The formula \( F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r} \) is essential in solving circular motion problems.