Asked in HEC Phase II 2017 2017Moderate

The necessary centripetal force to the moving around a copper track is provided by:

Correct answer: D. Frictional force

  • A. Centrifugal force
  • B. Gravitational force
  • C. Coulumbs force
  • D. Frictional force

Explanation

An object moving in circular motion around a copper track has centripetal force provided by the force of friction acting upon it.

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