NEET2023Physics-Mechanics

NEET 2023 Physics Vector MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A football player is moving southward and suddenly turns eastward with the same speed to avoid an opponent. The force that acts on the player while turning is:

A

along northward

B

along north-east

C

along south-west

D

along eastward

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

When the player turns eastward from southward, the change in velocity is directed towards the north-east, which is the direction of the force acting on the player.

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