The force that keeps an object moving in a circular path is called ___

Tangential force

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Gravitational force

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Centripetal force

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Centrifugal force

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Solution

The correct option is B Centripetal force
When an object moves in a circular path it changes into direction and velocity at every point. The force that causes this velocity or acceleration is called centripetal force. It always acts in the inwards direction i.e, towards the center.

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