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Circular Logic - help6

Objects that move in a circle at a constant speed experience a net force that is directed towards the circle's center. This is called the centripetal force requirement.

There are four similar versions of this question. Here is one of those versions:
 

Version 1:

An object is moving clockwise along the circular path as shown. Identify the direction of the net force vector at Location B.

Your task involves determining the direction of the net force vector. You can tap on the Change button to toggle through all eight options. You're looking for the one option that displays a vector pointing towards the circle's center. This is the inwards or centripetal net force.

Try these links to The Physics Classroom Tutorial for more help with the direction of the net force vector:

Centripetal Force Requirement

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