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A body is revolving with a constant speed along a circle. If its direction of motion is reversed but the speed remains the same. Then, which of the following statement is incorrect?
PhysicsRotational MotionJEE Main
Options:
  • A the centripetal force will not suffer any change in magnitude
  • B the centripetal force will not suffer any change in direction
  • C the centripetal force will have its direction reversed
  • D None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: the centripetal force will have its direction reversed
Centripetal force will not suffer any change in magnitude because the speed is same in both cases
Also, centripetal force will not suffer any change in direction because it is directed toward the center in both cases

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