Question

Suchita makes a table to identify the variables used in the equations for centripetal force.

What quantities belong in cells X and Y?


X: tangential speed

Y: radius


X: radius

Y: tangential speed


X: centripetal force

Y: mass


X: mass

Y: centripetal force

Answer 1

X: radius and Y: tangential speed

Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is, X : radius and Y : tangential speed

Explanation :

Centripetal force : It is defined as a force which acts on the object to keep the object moving along a circular path.

Formula for centripetal force :

`F_c=(m* V^2)/(r)`

where,

`F_c` = centripetal force

m = mass

r = radius

V = tangential speed

The quantity belong in cell X is radius and in the cell Y is tangential speed

Hence, the correct option is, X : radius and Y : tangential speed