AIIMS2001Physics-Mechanics
AIIMS 2001 Physics Circular Motion Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A) : Centripetal force does no work.
Reason (R) : Force and displacement are perpendicular to each other.
A
If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
If A is true but R is false.
D
If A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Centripetal force does no work because it acts perpendicular to the displacement of the object in circular motion.
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