Cyclist Bending on a Curve – Rankers Physics
Topic: Rotational Motion
Subtopic: Torque

Cyclist Bending on a Curve


Assertion (A): A cyclist always bends inwards while negotiating a curve
Reason (R): By bending he lowers his centre of gravity
 
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution:

A cyclist bends inwards to provide the necessary centripetal force and maintain rotational equilibrium by balancing torques. Thus, (A) is true.


Lowering the center of gravity is not the primary reason for bending, making (R) false.

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