engineering physics MCQ #729

A body is moving in a circular path. If the radius is halved and the speed is doubled, what is the new centripetal force?

engineering physics MCQ #729

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A body is moving in a circular path. If the radius is halved and the speed is doubled, what is the new centripetal force?

    • A) 4 times the original
    • B) 8 times the original
    • C) 2 times the original
    • D) same as the original

    Answer: 8 times the original

    Explanation: New F = m * (2v)² / (r/2) = 8 * mv²/r, so it becomes 8 times, using F = mv²/r.