Question

    The work done by a centripetal force on an object moving in a circular path is:

    A Positive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Zero Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Negative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Unity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Centripetal force acts perpendicular to the motion of the object, resulting in no work being done as there is no displacement in the direction of the force.

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