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The expression from centripetal force depends upon mass of body, speed of the body and the radius of circular path. Find the expression for centripetal force.

A

`(Mv^(2))/(R)`

B

`(M^(2)v)/(R)`

C

`(Mv)/(R^(2))`

D

`(Mv)/(R)`

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A
Centripetal force always acts towards the centre and is given by `F_(c)=(Mv^(2))/(R)`
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