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The force require to bend the normally straight path of a particle into a circular path is called_force.

Correct answer: D. Centripetal

  • A. Travelling
  • B. Centrifugal
  • C. Bending
  • D. Centripetal

Explanation

Option D is correct. The force required to bend the normally straight path of a particle into a circular path is called centripetal force. Centripetal force is always directed towards the centre of the circle and is perpendicular to the particle's velocity. This force is necessary to keep the particle moving in a circular path. The centripetal force is given by the following equation: Fc = mv²/r

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