Question

as the car moves in a circular path, the direction of centrifugal force is directed toward
a point a.
b point b.
c point c.
d point d.
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Explanation:

Step1: Understand centrifugal force

Centrifugal force is a fictitious force.

Step2: Recall its direction

It is directed away from the center of the circular path. In the given diagram, point C is in the direction away from the center of curvature (opposite to the centripetal force direction which is towards the center). So centrifugal force is directed toward point C.

Answer:

C. point C.