A paricle of mass `m` is tied to a light string of length `L` and moving in a horizontal circle of radius `r` with speed `v` as shown. The forces acting on the particle are

Options

A. `mg and T`
B. `mg, T,(mv^(2))/(r )`directed in wards
C. `mg,T,(mv^(2))/(r )`directed outewards
D. `(mv^(2))/(r )`only

Answer

A

Explanation

Centripetal force is not a new kind of force, centripetal force, i.e., a force acting towards center.