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Centripetal force is calculated as:

1. mv²/r
2. 500 × (10)²/50
3. 1000 N
4. 36 km/hr = 10 m/s

Correct answer: mv²/r

Solution

Centripetal force is given by the formula mv²/r, where m is mass, v is velocity, and r is the radius of the circular path. Option A directly represents this formula.

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