The force which is needed to move a body in a circular path and which is always directed towards the center, is called_.
Correct answer: A. Centripetal force
- A. Centripetal force
- B. Centripetal acceleration
- C. Hyperbola
- D. None of these
Explanation
Centripetal force is the force that is required to keep an object moving in a circular path. It is always directed towards the center of the circular path. This force is responsible for changing the direction of the object's velocity, keeping it in continuous circular motion. Centripetal force is not a separate force but rather the net force acting on the object, causing it to move in a circular path.
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