GCSE Questions: Circular Motion![]() Q1. The diagram below shows a cyclist moving at a constant speed around a circular part of a cycle track. There is a centripetal force acting on the cyclist when he is in the position shown in the position he is drawn in. (a)
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[1 mark] (b)
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[1 mark] (c) The illustration shows a stationary cyclist with both feet on the pedals. Use the correct answers from the boxes below to complete the sentence. Each answer may be used once, more than once or not at all.
The cyclist on the stationary bicycle is unstable and is likely to topple over. This is because the cyclist and bicycle have a _ _ _ _ _ _ centre of mass and a _ _ _ _ _ base. [2 marks] [6 Marks TOTAL] |
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