Centrifugal force-Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on the topic “Centrifugal force”:

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Question 1:What is centrifugal force?

(A) A real force acting outward in a circular motion
(B) An apparent force due to inertia
(C) A gravitational force
(D) A reaction force to centripetal force

Question 2:In which direction does centrifugal force act?

(A) Toward the center of rotation
(B) Perpendicular to the motion
(C) Away from the center of rotation
(D) Along the tangential velocity

Question 3: Why do passengers in a turning car feel pushed outward?

(A) Due to actual outward force
(B) Due to the car’s acceleration
(C) Due to gravity
(D) Due to inertia resisting the turn

Question 4:How does the centrifugal force change if the rotational speed of an object increases?

(A) It increases
(B) It decreases
(C) It remains constant
(D) It becomes zero

Question 5:What happens to an object in circular motion if the centripetal force is suddenly removed?

(A) It moves outward radially
(B) It continues in a circular path
(C) It moves tangentially in a straight line
(D) It stops moving

Question 6:Which of the following is an example of centrifugal force?

(A) The downward pull of gravity
(B) The motion of planets around the Sun
(C) Water staying inside a spinning bucket
(D) The force of friction in a moving car

Question 7:Why do riders in a rotating amusement park ride feel pressed against the walls?

(A) Due to magnetic force
(B) Due to gravity
(C) Due to friction
(D) Due to centrifugal force

Question 8:What happens to the centrifugal force if the radius of rotation increases while keeping speed constant?

(A) It increases
(B) It decreases
(C) It remains constant
(D) It becomes zero

Question 9:How is centrifugal force related to centripetal force?

(A) They are the same force acting in the same direction
(B) Centrifugal force is always greater than centripetal force
(C) Centrifugal force is the apparent reaction to centripetal force
(D) They are independent of each other

Question 10:Which force is responsible for keeping clothes stuck to the drum in a spinning washing machine?

(A) Gravity
(B) Centripetal force
(C) Air resistance
(D) Electromagnetic force