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The force that acts towards the centre, on a body moving in a circular path is called the ______.

A

centrifugal force

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centripetal force

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muscular force

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frictional force

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Solution

The correct option is B centripetal force
A force that acts on a body moving in a circular path, and is directed towards the centre around which the body is moving is called centripetal force.

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