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If the radius of the circular path of a moving body is half without changing speed of rotation then the fc becomes

Correct answer: C. Doubled

  • A. Half
  • B. One third
  • C. Doubled
  • D. One fourth

Explanation

If the radius is halved, the centripetal force will be doubled. Remember the direct relationship between force and radius.Fc=mv2/rnew radius=r'=r/2Fc'=mv2/r'Fc'=mv2/r/2Fc'=2(mv2/r)Fc'=2Fc

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