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Work done by centripetal force on a body in $U . C . M .$ is

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maximum at maximum speed

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minimum at minimum speed

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Zero

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maximum at minimum speed

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Solution

The correct option is C Zero
Work done by centripetal force on a body in U.C.M. is Zero.
So the correct option is C.

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