Physics Two Dimensional Motion Question 351

Question: A particle is moving in a circle of radius R with constant speed v, if radius is double then its centripetal force to keep the same speed should be

[BCECE 2005]

Options:

A) Doubled B) Halved C) Quadrupled D) Unchanged

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \ F=\frac{mv^{2}}{r} $ . For same mass and same speed if radius is doubled then force should be halved.