A spring controlled governor is said to be unstable when the controlling force

A increases as the radius of rotation decreases
B increases as the radius of rotation increases
C decreases as the radius of rotation decreases
D remains constant for all radii of rotation

Correct Answer: decreases as the radius of rotation decreases

If the equilibrium speed of the governor decreases with an increase of the radius of rotation of balls, then the governor is said to be unstable.
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