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g A centripetal force F is applied to an object moving at a constant speed v in a horizontal circle of radius r. If the radius is quadrupled
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g A centripetal force F is applied to an object moving at a constant speed v in a horizontal circle of radius r. If the radius is quadrupled and the speed is doubled, what happens to the centripetal force
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2021-08-17T15:24:02+00:00
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Answer:
The centripetal force remains constant.
Explanation:
The magnitude of centripetal force is given by the following formula:
F = mv²/r
where,
F = Centripetal Force
m = mass of the object
v = velocity of the object
r = radius of the circle
Now, if we quadruple the radius (r = 4r) and the speed is doubled (v = 2v). Then the centripetal force becomes:
F’ = m(2 v)²/4r
F’ = (4/4)(mv²/r)
F’ = mv²/r
F’ = F
Thus, the centripetal force remain constant.