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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2013 · Q41 Mark

A particle P is moving in a horizontal circle about O. P moves at constant speed. Which statement is true?

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Aforce of constant size acts on P in the direction of motion.
Bforce of constant size acts on P towards O.
CThe force on P varies in size as it moves around the circle.
DThere is no resultant force acting on P.

✓ Correct answer

B: force of constant size acts on P towards O.

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Topic
Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 4.

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