A cyclist rides at a constant speed of around a circular track of radius
PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Motion in a Plane · Motion in a Plane
Problem
A cyclist rides at a constant speed of 6m/s around a circular track of radius 40m. Answer the following:
(i) Explain whether the cyclist is undergoing acceleration during this motion.
(ii) State the direction of this acceleration when the cyclist is at the easternmost point P of the track.
(iii) If the cyclist continues with the same speed on a different track of radius 20m, will the magnitude of the acceleration be the same, greater or smaller? Give a qualitative reason for your answer.