True or False: Centrifugal force affects your vehicle but not the things in it.

Centrifugal force is an apparent force that acts on objects moving in a circular path, directing them outward from the center of that path. When a vehicle turns, centrifugal force influences both the vehicle itself and everything inside it. This means that passengers and objects within the vehicle experience the effects of centrifugal force as well.

For instance, when a car turns sharply to the right, the centrifugal force will push the passengers against the left side of the vehicle. Similarly, any loose items inside the vehicle will tend to slide in the opposite direction of the turn due to this force. Therefore, stating that centrifugal force affects only the vehicle and not its passengers or cargo is incorrect. Recognizing the impact of this force on both the vehicle and its contents is important for safe driving practices, especially when navigating turns or curves.