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QuizMultiple Choice

Circular Motion

Question 8 • DISD CR Physics 2020-2021

How do inertia and centripetal force combine to keep an object moving in circular motion?

Answer
A
Centripetal force acts toward the center of the circle to overcome inertia, which acts away from the center.
B
Inertia acts toward the center of the circle to overcome centripetal force, which acts away from the center.
C
Centripetal force acts toward the center of the circle, and inertia keeps the object moving forward.
D
Inertia acts toward the center of the circle, and centripetal force keeps the object moving forward.
How do inertia and centripetal force combine to…