Work Done by Centripetal Force – Rankers Physics

Non Uniform Circular Motion: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): A body is moving along a circle with a variable angular speed. Work done by centripetal force will be zero. Reason (R): In non-uniform circular motion, net force on the body is not in the radial direction.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Non Uniform Circular Motion. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Centripetal force is always perpendicular to displacement, so work done by it is zero. Thus, (A) is true. In non-uniform circular motion, a tangential force exists, so the net force is not purely radial. Thus, (R) is true. However, (R) does not explain (A).

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