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Question
Choose the correct statement from the following.
Options
Centrifugal and centripetal forces are action-reaction pairs
Centripetal forces is a natural force
Centrifugal force arises from gravitational force
The centripetal force acts towards the centre and centrifugal force appears to act away from the centre in a circular motion
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Solution
The centripetal force acts towards the centre and centrifugal force appears to act away from the centre in a circular motion.
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