Centripetal Force
 

Centripetal Force problem 4


An object moves in a circle at constant speed. Which statement about the force needed on the object is correct?


  • A force away from the centre of the circle keeps the object moving in the circle.


  • A force in the direction of motion of the object keeps it moving in the circle.


  • A force towards the centre of the circle keeps the object moving in the circle.


  • No force is needed to keep the object moving at constant speed in the circle.


 

main author and content editor: Daniel Owoyomi