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The force acting on any object moving along a circle and directed towards the centre of the circle is called as ................................

Q.1 (A)(ii) The force acting on any object moving along a circle and directed towards the centre of the circle is called as ................................

A. Frictional force

B. Gravitational force

C. Centripetal force

D. Centrifugal force

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Answer: C. Centripetal force

Answer: (c) Centripetal force

A body moving on a circular path changes its direction continuously, so a force must act on it towards the centre of the circle. This force is the centripetal force; it provides the centripetal acceleration \(v^2/r\).

Doubtly AI · 25 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report
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