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

Options

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

Answer

A