The formulation of the Law of Universal Gravitation was influenced by the analys

Question

The formulation of the Law of Universal Gravitation was influenced by the analysis of motion along a curved trajectory such as the motion of a orbiting body. This motion can be broken down into two components: An inertial component and a centripetal component, such that: The inertial component tends to propel the body in a straight line tangent to the curved path, whereas the centripetal component continuously draws the body away from the straight-line trajectory. The inertial component tends to propel the body in a straight line tangent to the curved path, whereas the centripetal component continuously speeds up the motion of the body along the straight-line trajectory. The centripetal component tends to accelerate the body in a straight line tangent to the curved path, whereas the inertial component continuously slows down the speed of the body so that It can come to rest. The centripetal component tends to propel the body in a straight line tangent to the curved path, whereas the inertial component continuously draws the body away from the straight-line trajectory. The inertial component tends to slow down the body along the curved path, whereas the centripetal component continuously draws the body away from the straight-line trajectory.

Explanation / Answer

Centripetal force is directed towards the center of curvature of the path. This force is also called as the center seeking force.

Therefore, the centripetal component tends to accelerate body in curved path whereas the inertial component continously slows down the spped of the body so that it can come to rest.

Correct option is C

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.