Question

With reference to the direction of action, how does a centripetal force differ from a centrifugal force?

• A. They act in opposite directions.
• B. They act as action reaction pair.
• C. They act in same direction.
• D. Both A & B

Answer 1

The correct option is A They act in opposite directions.

Centripetal force acts towards the centre where centrifugal force acts away from the centre. When these two are equal body starts moving in a circle.Hence these both are in opposite direction.T hough same in magnitude and opposite direction these forces do not form action reaction pair i mean newton third law because as these both forces act on the same body.