Question

After travelling 4.0 km, the train reaches its maximum speed. it continues at this constant speed on the next section of the track where the track follows a curve which is part of a circle.

state the direction of the resultant force on the train as it follows the curved path.

Answer 1

toward the center of the circular curve

Step-by-step explanation:

An object will follow a circular path at constant speed if and only if its net acceleration is constant and directed toward the center of the curved path.

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The result force is directed toward the center of the circle.

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Additional comment

If any part of the result force is in the direction of motion, the speed will not be constant. If the center-directed force is not constant, the path will not be circular.