As a truck rounds a curve, a box in the bed of the truck slides to the side farthest from the center of the curve. This movement of the box is a result of

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Richards

Physics

17 March, 22:35

As a truck rounds a curve, a box in the bed of the truck slides to the side farthest from the center of the curve. This movement of the box is a result of

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Mariela Mcfarland · Answer 1

Mariela Mcfarland 17 March, 22:44

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The correct answer is "inertia"

Roxy · Answer 2

The moving of the box is a result of centripetal force. Think of that as a car or a truck in this case creates a turn, the force of friction performing upon the turned wheels of the car runs centripetal force obligatory for circular motion for the things inside it.