Which statement is true about an object moving in a circular motion due to centripetal force, F, when the mass is doubled?

A. Its centripetal force would be doubled.

B. Its centripetal force would be unaltered.

C. Its centripetal force would be reduced by half.

D. Its centripetal force would be reduced by a factor of 1/4

Question

Which statement is true about an object moving in a circular motion due to centripetal force, F, when the mass is doubled?

A. Its centripetal force would be doubled.

B. Its centripetal force would be unaltered.

C. Its centripetal force would be reduced by half.

D. Its centripetal force would be reduced by a factor of 1/4

anonymous · Answer

@Usman1995 Can you help with this as well?

anonymous · Answer

$$F = \frac{mv^2}{r}$$

If you double m, what happens to F?

anonymous · Answer

It would be doubled as well?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, as long as the radius and velocity stay the same.

anonymous · Answer

Cool! Thanks man appreciate the help

usman1995 · Answer

yup broken is absolutely right