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Force, Work, Energy and Power — Physics STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10PhysicsForce, Work, Energy and Power1 Mark
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What is a centripetal force?
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Answer

Centripetal force : The force acting on a body moving in a circular path. It acts along the radius of the circle and towards its centre.

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