Q124 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (25 Aug Shift 2) · Physics
When a body moves with a constant speed along a circle
- Ano acceleration is produced on the body
- Correct answerBno work is done on it
- Cits velocity remains constant
- Dno force acts on the body
Solution
When a body moves with constant speed v along a circle, it has a centripetal acceleration but no linear acceleration.
The centripetal force F acting on the body is at right angle to the displacement s.
Since,
$$
\begin{aligned}
W & =F \cdot s=F s \cos \theta \\
& =0 \quad\left(\because \cos 90^{\circ}=0\right)
\end{aligned}
$$
Hence, no work is done on it.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.