Asked in UHS MDCAT 2024 2024Moderate

A particle of mass 'm' is moving on a circular path of radius 'r' with velocity 'v', then centripetal force acting on it is F. if the velocity of particle increases by 2 times and radius of circular path increases by 4 times then new centripetal force F' will be;

Correct answer: D. F' = F

  • A. F' = 2F
  • B. F' = 1/2 * F
  • C. F' = 4F
  • D. F' = F

Explanation

Despite both the velocity and the radius changing, the net effect on the centripetal force remains the same. The increase in velocity and the increase in radius cancel each other out in such a way that the force does not change.

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