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Question

The centripetal force is given by the expression

A

$\frac{Mv^{2}}{R}$

B

$\frac{M^{2}v}{R}$

C

$\frac{Mv}{R^{2}}$

D

$\frac{Mv}{R}$

Answer

$\frac{Mv^{2}}{R}$

Explanation

Solution

Centripetal force always acts towards the center and is given by
$F_{o}=\frac{Mv^{2}}{R}$