A particle of mass m is observed from an inertial frame of reference and is found to move in a circle of radius r with a uniform speed v. The centrifugal force on it is 

(a) mv2/r towards the centre

(b) mv2/r away from the centre

(c) mv2/r  along the tangent through the particle

(d) zero.


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(d) zero.

Explanation:

Centrifugal force is a pseudo force needed in an non-inertial frame of reference when we still want to use the Newton's Laws. In this case the frame of reference is inertial, so there is no centrifugal force,

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Correct option is (D) zero.