alleryWhen a physical body moves in uniform circular motion, the acting centripetal force alters
ADirection only
BSpeed only
CInertial mass
DRest energy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Direction only
Centripetal force acts perpendicular to the velocity vector, changing the direction of motion while leaving the scalar speed unchanged.
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