Q. The magnitude of the centripetal force acting on a body of $mass\ m$ executing uniform motion in a circle of radius $r$ with speed $v$ is
A) $mvr$
B) $mv^{2}/r$
C) $v/r^{2}m$
D) $v/rm$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $mv^{2}/r$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.