Why does a cyclist bend inwards while taking a turn ?
If you attach a stone to a piece of string and whirl it around, you will feel the string tighten and the stone being pulled away. If the string is not strong , it will break and the stone will be hurled away in a straight line. This is the power of centrifugal force , the force exerted on a body in circular motion .
When a cyclist takes a turn in a curved motion he is subjected to centrifugal force which pushes him to the edge of the curve. To maintain his balance he has to lean inwards while turning.
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