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Circular Motion · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 17 of 31

Circular Motion: When a particle moves in a horizontal circle, which force is responsible for changing its direction?

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Topic
Circular Motion
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45-60 sec

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Q · Circular MotionMedium · 45s

When a particle moves in a horizontal circle, which force is responsible for changing its direction?

TopicCircular Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Centripetal force is the net inward force that changes the direction of velocity continuously.

Final Answer: Option C - Centripetal force
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