A body of mass m is moving in a circle of radius r with a constant speed v . The force on the body is mv2/r and is directed towards the centre. What is the work done by this force in moving the body over half the circumference of the circle

(a) mv2/r x πr

(b) Zero

(c) mv2/r2

(d) πr2/mv2

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Correct Option  (b) Zero

Explanation:

Work done by centripetal force is always zero.

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