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MCQ
When a car takes a turn on a level (flat) road, the centripetal force is provided by:
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A Weight of the car
B Normal reaction
C Friction between the tyres and the road
D Gravitational force of the Earth
Explanation

On a level road, friction supplies the centripetal force needed for turning.

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