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A cyclist taking turn bends inwards while a car passenger taking same turn is thrown outwards. The reason is

A

Car is heavier than cycle

B

Car has four wheels while cycle has only two

C

Difference in the speeds of the two

D

Cyclist has to counteract the centrifugal force while in the case of car, only the passenger is thrown by this force.

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