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Centrifugal force is pseudo force because

A

its magnitude is equal to centripetal force

B

origin can not be imaginary

C

its direction is outward along radius

D

it is not provided by any real force but it arises due to acceleration frame of reference

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  • Pseudo force is

    A
    Electromagnetic in nature
    B
    A nuclear force
    C
    A gravitational force
    D
    None of the above

  • Pseudo force is

    A
    electromagnetic in nature
    B
    a nuclear force
    C
    a gravitational force
    D
    None of the above

  • Centrifugal force is not a real force, but it arises due to

    A
    accelerated frame of referance
    B
    mass of rotating body
    C
    presence of centrifugal force
    D
    non accelerated frame of referance

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