Physics-Circular Motion Dynamics

NEET Physics Circular Motion Dynamics Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): In circular motion, the centripetal force is always directed towards the center of the circle. | Reason (R): The centripetal force is provided by static friction in the motion of a car on a flat circular track.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Both statements are true. A describes the nature of centripetal force in circular motion, while R correctly identifies static friction as the source of centripetal force for a car on a flat circular track. However, R does not explain why centripetal force is directed towards the center.

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