Two cars start at the same point, but travel in opposite directions on a circular path of radius R, each at speed v. While each car travels a distance less than , one quarter circle, the center of mass of the two cars

A. remains at the initial point.
B. travels along a diameter of the circle at speed v' v.
E. remains at the center of the circle.


Answer: B

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A. 1210 J B. 485 J C. 2280 J D. 2420 J E. 4850 J

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a.
a net force to the left.

b.
a net force to the right.

c.
a net force upwards.

d.
no net force but a slight shift of the inner conductor to the left and the outer conductor to the right.

e.
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