Assertion (A) : Centripetal force is a new type of force like gravitational force, electrostatic force etc
Reason (R) : A force which is responsible for centripetal acceleration of a particle in circular motion is termed as centripetal force

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the A

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the A.

A is correct, but R is incorrect

A is incorrect, but R is correct

answer is D.

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Assertion (A) is false because centripetal force is not a field force, but Reason (R) is

true that. Force that causes centripetal acceleration in a body moving in a circular path is called centripetal force

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