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A particle of mass 2.5 x 10-6kg revolving around the earth has a radial acceleration of ...

A particle of mass 2.5 x 10-6kg revolving around the earth has a radial acceleration of 4 X 107 ms-2. What is the centripetal force of the particles?
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  • A 6.25 x 10-14N
  • B 1.60 x10-13N
  • C 5.00 x 10N
  • D 1.00x102N
  • E 2.00x1O2N
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
F = ma = 2.5 x 10-6 x 4 x 107 = 100N

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