Physics-Circular Motion Dynamics

NEET Physics Circular Motion Dynamics MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

What is the formula for centripetal force acting on a body moving in a circle of radius R with mass m and speed v?

A

f_c = mv^2 / R

B

f_c = mR^2 / v

C

f_c = Rv^2 / m

D

f_c = mv / R^2

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The centripetal force f_c that provides the inward acceleration for a body in circular motion is given by the formula f_c = mv^2 / R, where m is the mass of the body and v is its speed, as stated in the NCERT context.

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