JEE Main Physics question

In which of the following cases is a force not required to keep a particle in the state described? [J&K CET 2004]

Answer: (C)

Solution

By Newton's second law, F = dp/dt. If momentum is constant, dp/dt = 0, so no net force is required. (Circular motion needs a centripetal force, and

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