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A particle of mass m is tied to a light string and rotated with a speed v along a circular path of radius r. If T = tension in the string and mg = gravitational force on the particle then the actual forces acting on the particle are (a) mg and T only (b) mg, T and an additional force of mv 2/r directed inwards (c) mg, T and an additional force of mv 2/r directed outwards (d) only a force mv 2/r directed outwards

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Correct Answer is: (a) mg and T only

The force mv 2/r directed outwards, called centrifugal force, is not a real force but a pseudo force.



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