College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 258: 10

Answer

(d) the tangential speed will increase and/or the radius will decrease.

Work Step by Step

Since, centripetal force =$m\frac{v^{2}}{r}$, the force will increase if v increases, and/or r decreases.
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