Asked in PMC Practice Test 18 (2021) 2021Moderate

A body is moving in a circle at constant speed. Which statement is true?

Correct answer: A. The resultant force acts towards the centre of the circle

  • A. The resultant force acts towards the centre of the circle
  • B. There is no resultant force
  • C. The resultant force acts away from the centre of the circle
  • D. None of these

Explanation

If a moving object has no forces acting on it, it will continue to move in a straight line at constant velocity. So, if an object is moving in a circle, or along the arc of a circle, it follows that there must be a force acting on it to change its direction. In order for the object to move on a circular path, the force must always be acting toward the center of the circle. When we turn around a corner or around an arc using a motorcycle, car,s, etc; we compel the body to move in such motion. The force which compels the body to move in a circle is called center-seeking force or centripetal force. Hence, A is the correct option.

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