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What is centripetal force ?

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A force acting on a body causing it to move in a circular path is called the centripetal force.
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  • Angular momentum of the particle rotating with a centripetal force is constant due to …………..

    A
    constant linear momentum
    B
    constant torque
    C
    zero torque
    D
    constant force

  • A: Electric force is the reason for electron to remain in a atom. R : According to Coulomb's law, the electron in a atom can remain stable in nucleus only if the centripetal force is equal to its centrifugal force.

    A
    Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is correct explanation of the assertion.
    B
    Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not correct explanation of the assertion.
    C
    Assertion is true but the reason is false.
    D
    Both assertion and reason are false

  • Two stones of masses m and 2 m are whirled in horizontal circles, the heavier one in a radius and the lighter one in radius r/2. The tangential speed of lighter stone is n times that of the value of heavier stone when they experience same centripetal forces. The value of n is:

    A
    1
    B
    2
    C
    3
    D
    4

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