Answers 25-26 TX-Physics A-CR Orbital MotionQuestion 5

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Orbital Motion

Question 5 • 25-26 TX-Physics A-CR

What is the direction of the centripetal force when applied to an object?

Answer

A

the direction opposite to the object’s velocity

B

the same direction as the object’s velocity

C

perpendicular to an object’s motion

D

parallel with an object’s motion

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