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What is centripetal force? Write down its unit and dimensions.

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i. Force acting on a particle performing circular motion along the radius of circle and directed towards the centre of the circle is called centripetal force.

It is given by FCP = \(\cfrac{m\text v^2}r\)

where, r = radius of circular path.

ii. Example: Electron revolves around the nucleus of an atom. The necessary centripetal force is provided by electrostatic force of attraction between positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electron.

iii. Unit: N in SI system and dyne in CGS system.

iv. Dimensions: [M1 L1 T-2]



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