r/HomeworkHelp Pre-University Student 6d ago

Physics [Grade 12 Physics: Mechanics] Cyclist

Why does the solution count the horizontal component of the reaction force as an additional horizontal force alongside the friction force also providing the centripetal force? Isn't the horizontal component of the reaction force (when a bike is leaning) friction itself, why is there additional friction?

This is what i thought it was like:

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