Question

Centripetal force is given by the formula

• A. $F=m{v}^2/R$
• B. $F=mvR$
• C. $F=mv/R$
• D. $F=m{v}^3/R$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $F=m{v}^2/R$

Centripetal force is given by the formula,

$F=m{v}^2/R$

where

$F:\text{Centripetal Force}$

$m:\text{Mass}$

$v:\text{Velocity of the particle}$

$R:\text{Radius of the path}$

It is directed towards the center of the circle at all points.