A point mass $m$ is suspended from a light thread of length $l,$ fixed at$O$, is whirled in a horizontal circle at constant speed as shown. From your point of view, stationary with respect to the mass, the forces on the mass are

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(c) $T = tension,\ W = weight\ and\ F = centrifugal\ force$

Q. A point mass $m$ is suspended from a light thread of length $l,$ fixed at$O$, is whirled in a horizontal circle at constant speed as shown. From your point of view, stationary with respect to the mass, the forces on the mass are

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