Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Physics
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- Circular Motion
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Circular Motion
When viewed from an inertial frame of reference, a particle of mass...
When viewed from an inertial frame of reference, a particle of mass is seen travelling in a circle of radius at a uniform speed . What is the centrifugal force acting on the particle?
Options
- Azero
- B directed away from the centre
- C along the tangent passing through the particle
- D directed towards the centre
Correct answer
A. zero
Step-by-step solution
Centrifugal force is a pseudo force which is experienced only in a non-inertial (rotating) frame of reference.
When viewed from an inertial frame of reference, no pseudo forces are present. The particle executes circular motion solely due to a real centripetal force of magnitude directed towards the centre.
Thus, the centrifugal force acting on the particle in an inertial frame is zero.
When viewed from an inertial frame of reference, no pseudo forces are present. The particle executes circular motion solely due to a real centripetal force of magnitude directed towards the centre.
Thus, the centrifugal force acting on the particle in an inertial frame is zero.