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A particle of mass m is tied to a light string and rotated with a speed v along a circular path of radius r. If T is tension in the string and mg is gravitational force on the particle then, the actual forces acting on the particle are

A

mg, and T only

B

mg, T and an additional force of `(mv^(2))/r` directed inwards

C

mg.T and an additional force of `(mv^(2))/r` directed outwards

D

only a force `(mv^(2))/r` directed outwards

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