Asked in PMC Practice Test 32 (2021) 2021Moderate

Circular motion of a particle while attached to a string centripetal acceleration is provided by _.

Correct answer: A. Tension in string

  • A. Tension in string
  • B. Gravitational force
  • C. Normal force
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Correct Option:AIn circular motion, the centripetal acceleration is provided by the tension in the string (or any other force acting towards the center of the circular path). The tension in the string provides the inward force necessary to keep the particle moving in a circular path.

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