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A car travels with constant speed on a circular road on level ground. In the figure shown, `F_(air)` is the force of air resistance on the car. Which of the other forces best represent the horizontal force of the road on the car's tires ?

A

`F_(A)`

B

`F_(B)`

C

`F_(C)`

D

`F_(D)`

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B
In uniform circular motion resultant horizontal force on the car must be towards the centre of circular path.
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