A particle moves in a circular orbit under the action of an attractive central force, inversely
proportional to the distance ' 
'. The speed of the particle is
A
proportional to 
B
independent of 
C
proportional to 
D
proportional to 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
So, speed of the particle is independent of 
.
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