Multiple choice

How do the centripetal forces pull a body?

  1. Upwards

  2. Downwards

  3. Inwards

  4. Outwards

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Centripetal force is defined as the force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed toward the center of the curvature. This inward pull keeps the object from moving in a straight line.