The difference between centrifugal force and centripetal force is : </br>(a) they both act in the same direction </br>(b) they both act in opposite direction </br>(c) they both have different magnitudes </br>(d) none of the above

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The difference between centrifugal force and centripetal force is :
(a) they both act in the same direction
(b) they both act in opposite direction
(c) they both have different magnitudes
(d) none of the above

April 5, 2024

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(b) they both act in opposite direction

Reason — Centripetal Force is a real force which acts towards the centre of the circle whereas centrifugal force is an assumed force which acts away from centre of the circle. Both the forces act in opposite directions.

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The difference between centrifugal force and centripetal force is : (a) they both act in the same direction (b) they both act in opposite direction (c) they both have different magnitudes (d) none of the above

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The difference between centrifugal force and centripetal force is :
(a) they both act in the same direction
(b) they both act in opposite direction
(c) they both have different magnitudes
(d) none of the above