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Grade 12Mechanics

A body of mass m is moving in a circle of radius r with a constant speed v the force on the body is mv^2/2 and is directed towards the centre What is the work done by this force in moving the body half the circumference of the circle

Profile image of pallavi  pradeep bhardwaj
16 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Badiuddin askIITians.ismu Expert
16 Years ago

Dear pallavi

 force mv^2/r is always acting perpendicular to the directtion of the motion. so it does contribute in workdone.

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