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State whether following statement are True or False. Centripetal force causes circular as well as linear motion.

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State whether following statement are True or False.

Centripetal force causes circular as well as linear motion.

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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation: 

Centripetal force acts towards the centre of the circular path and causes an object to move in a circular path. It does not cause linear motion.

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Chapter 1: Force, Work, Energy and Power - 1.2 Graded Assignment [Page 18]

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Frank Physics Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Force, Work, Energy and Power
1.2 Graded Assignment | Q 16. (vi) | Page 18
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