Question

what is the direction of the centripetal force when applied to an object?
○ the direction opposite to the object’s velocity
○ the same direction as the object’s velocity
○ perpendicular to an object’s motion
○ parallel with an object’s motion

Explanation:

Centripetal force acts towards the center of the circular path. In circular motion, the object's velocity is tangent to the circular path. A force perpendicular to the object's motion (tangent - which is the direction of velocity in circular motion) acts towards the center, which is the nature of centripetal force.

Answer:

perpendicular to an object's motion