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What is the direction of the centripetal force acting on an object in circular motion?.
- A.Away from the center of the circle
- B.Towards the center of the circle
- C.Tangential to the circle
- D.In the direction of motion
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- Towards the center of the circle
Explanation
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Centripetal force is defined as the net force acting on an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle. This force is necessary to keep the object in circular motion.
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