MCQ
A train is moving towards north. At one place it turns towards north-east, here we observe that
  • The radius of curvature of outer rail will be greater than that of the inner rail
  • B
    The radius of the inner rail will be greater than that of the outer rail
  • C
    The radius of curvature of one of the rails will be greater
  • D
    The radius of curvature of the outer and inner rails will be the same

Answer

Correct option: A.
The radius of curvature of outer rail will be greater than that of the inner rail
a
(a) the radius of curvature of outer rail will be greater than that of the inner rail.

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