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Definition check in circular motion: direction of centrifugal force Statement: “The force which acts along the radius of a circle and is directed away from the centre is called the centrifugal force.” Choose the correct evaluation.

Q: Definition check in circular motion: direction of centrifugal force Statement: “The force which acts along the radius of a circle and is directed away from the centre is called the centrifugal force.” Choose the correct evaluation.

Concept/Approach In a rotating (non-inertial) frame, the fictitious centrifugal force acts radially outward on a mass undergoing circular motion. It is opposite in direction to the real centripetal force (which is radially inward). Final Answer Agree

Difficulty: Easy

Agree
Disagree
True only in inertial frames
True only for elliptical motion
Cannot be decided

Correct Answer: Agree

Explanation:

Concept/Approach

In a rotating (non-inertial) frame, the fictitious centrifugal force acts radially outward on a mass undergoing circular motion. It is opposite in direction to the real centripetal force (which is radially inward).

Final Answer
Agree

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