Inertia During Circular Motion
Suppose a person is carrying a pan filled with water around a track. Which of the following best explains the behavior of the water as the person makes a left turn?
A
The water will tend to continue traveling forward; however, as the pan moves to the left, the water will appear to splash out to the right.
B
The water will remain in the pan because the person's body absorbs any unbalanced force.
C
The water will tend to move to the left along with the pan; however, the force applied to the pan causes the water to splash out to the right.
D
The water will tend to continue traveling forward; however, as the pan moves to the left, the water will appear to splash out to the left.
E
The water will tend to move to the left along with the pan; however, the force applied to the pan causes the water to splash out to the left.