A body of mass m is moving in a circle of radius r with a constant speed v. The force on the body is 
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
B
Zero
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Work done by centripetal force is always zero.
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