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A particle of mass $m = 0.5 \text{ kg}$ is moving in a circle of radius $r = 2 \text{ m}$ with a constant speed of $v = 4 \text{ m/s}$. What is the net force $F$ acting on the particle?

  1. A.$2 \text{ N}$
  2. B.$4 \text{ N}$
  3. C.$8 \text{ N}$
  4. D.$16 \text{ N}$
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Correct answer: B$4 \text{ N}$

Solution

For uniform circular motion, the net force is the centripetal force given by . Substituting the values, .

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