With reference to the direction of action, how does a centripetal force

Force, Work, Power, Energy (10)

(i) With reference to the direction of action, how does a centripetal force differ from a centrifugal force during uniform circular motion?

(ii) Is centrifugal force the force of reaction of centripetal force?

(iii) Compare the magnitudes of centripetal and centrifugal force.

Answer

(i) Centripetal force acts radially inward and centrifugal force acts radially outward.

(ii) No

(iii) 1:1

• Exam Year: 2020