Acentripetal force causes circular motion because it accelerates an object

Towards the center of circle, which changes the direction of motion but not speed

Explanation:

The force acting on an object when it is moving in circular path is called centripetal force. The formula for centripetal force is given by :

Where

m = mass

v = velocity

r = radius of circle

In a circular path, the velocity of object changes continuously while its speed remains constant. The centripetal force acts towards the center of circle. Hence, the correct option is (a) " towards the center of circle, which changes the direction of motion but not speed ".                 

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note: the given question is incomplete.

complete question is given below.

which is an example of kinetic energy?

a. the energy stored in ethanol  

b. a hockey puck sliding across the ice  

c. a compressed spring  

d. a ball sitting at the top of a ramp

solution: the kinetic energy is the energy posses by the virtue of the motion of the object.

in the given options, a, c and d are the example of potential energy because it is the energy posses by the virtue of the rest of the object. but option b has the kinetic energy as the object is in motion.

hence, a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the apex example of kinetic energy.

so, the option (b) a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the correct option.