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Q · Circular MotionMedium · 45s
A car skids outward on a curve due to:
TopicCircular Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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When friction fails to provide the required centripetal force, the vehicle moves tangentially outward.
Final Answer: Option B — Lack of sufficient centripetal force