An athlete running at a constant speed moves around a bend in the track

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

An athlete running at a constant speed moves around a bend in the track. Explain why the athlete has accelerated even though his speed has not changed.

Related theory

Curvilinear Motion
Uniform Circular Motion
Acceleration
Motion

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