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One often comes across the following kin...

One often comes across the following kind of statement concerning circular motion. A particle moving uniformly along a circle experiences a force directed towards the centre and an equal and opposite force directed away from the centre. The two forces together keep the particle in equilibrium. Explain, what is wrong with this statement?

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