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A particle of mass, m, is tied to a light string and rotated with a speed, v, along a circular path of radius, r. If T= tension in the string and mg= gravitational force on the particle, then the actual forces acting on the particle are

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mg and T only.
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mg, T and an additional force of mv2/r directed inwards.
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mg, T and an additional force of mv2/r directed outwards.
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Only a force mv2/r directed outwards.
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Solution

The correct option is A mg and T only.
The force mv2/r directed outwards, called centrifugal force, is not a real force.
At A, mv21/l=T1+mg
The resultant of mg and tension (T) will provide the centripetal force.

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