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If the centripetal and thus frictional force between the tires and the roadbed of a car moving in a circular

path were reduced, what would happen?
A. The car would continue to move in the circular path.
B. The car would stop moving instantly.
C. The car would slow down.
D. The car would begin to move in the direction it was headed in a straight line.

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For PF STUDENTS: The car would begin to move in the direction it was headed in a straight line.

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D. The car would begin to move in the direction it was headed in a straight line.
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