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What is the outward force acting on a mass of 10 kg when rotating at one end of an inelastic string 10 m long at a speed of 1 m/s?

Correct answer: B. 10N

  • A. 1N
  • B. 10N
  • C. 2N
  • D. 100N

Explanation

The outward force acting on a rotating mass is the tension in the string, which is equal to the centripetal force. This force is given by \( F = \frac{mv^2}{r} \), where \( m \) is the mass, \( v \) is the speed, and \( r \) is the radius.

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