Mixed 2D MotionMediumQuestion 5356
Question
If the radius of a circular path is doubled while angular velocity remains same, the centripetal force is:
- ASame
- BDoubledCorrect
- CHalved
- DQuadrupled
Correct answer
Doubled
Explanation
F = mω²r. If r doubles: F = mω²(2r) = 2mω²r. Centripetal force is doubled.