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