If the perpendicular force on a moving body is increased (same speed), its path:

  1. is unchanged
  2. curves more sharply (smaller radius)
  3. becomes a spiral outward
  4. becomes straighter
Answer

B) curves more sharply (smaller radius)

r = mv^2/F. SLO P-11-B-10 · Understanding

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