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Give the expression for centripetal force on the particle executing uniform circular motion.

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`F=(mv^2)/r` where 'r'-radius of circular path, 'm'-mass of the particle,
'v'-uniform speed and F is centripetal force.
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  • In a uniform circular motion :

    A
    velocity and acceleration remain constant
    B
    K.E. remains constant
    C
    speed and acceleration change
    D
    only velocity changes but acceleration remains constant.
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