Question

Which of the following are true about centripetal force? Check all that apply. A. It pulls an object in outward, away from the center of its path. B. It acts in a direction perpendicular to the direction of motion. C. Objects can only accelerate when centripetal forces act on them. D. It is the force that causes circular motion.

Answer 1

D. it is a force that causes circular motion

Answer 2

option d is wrong because for circular motion both centripetal and centrifugal force is needrd.

option A is wrong because centripetal force is the resultant of all the physical force acting towards centre.

so, correct answer is option b