Physics (5th Edition)
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Author: James S. Walker
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Chapter 6, Problem 44PCE
A car drives with constant speed on an elliptical track, as shown in Figure 6-57. | Rank the points A, B, and C in order of increasing likelihood that the car might skid. Indicate ties where appropriate.
Figure 6-57
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