Q15 · 2024 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 15
In which direction does the centripetal force act?
(A)
towards the centre of motion
(B)
away from the centre of motion
(C)
opposite to the object’s direction of motion
(D)
tangentially to the object’s direction of motion
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer A
ANSWER
A
Worked solution
Centripetal force always acts radially inward, toward the centre of the circular path. Option A.
Selects option A.
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