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The force (in pound-force) needed to keep a car from skidding on a curve varies directly with the weight of the car (in pounds) and the square of its
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The force (in pound-force) needed to keep a car from skidding on a curve varies directly with the weight of the car (in pounds) and the square of its speed (in miles per hour [mph]) and inversely with the radius (in feet) of the curve. Suppose 6125 pounds force is required to keep a 2750 pound car, travelling at a speed of 35mph, from skidding on a curve of radius 550 feet. How much pound-force is then required to keep a 3600 pounds car, travelling at a speed of 50mph, from skidding on a curve of radius 750 feet?

A.

11960

B.

12150

C.

12240

D.

12000

Correct option is D

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