A particle of mass $m$ is moving in a circular path of radius $R$ with a cons ant speed $v$. The particle is subjected to a centripetal force $F_c = \frac{mv^2}{R}$. If the particle is moving in a clockwise direction, what is the direction of the centripetal force?

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A particle of mass $m$ is moving in a circular path of radius $R$ with a cons	ant speed $v$. The particle is subjected to a centripetal force $F_c = \frac{mv^2}{R}$. If the particle is moving in a clockwise direction, what is the direction of the centripetal force?

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Towards the center of the circle

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A particle of mass $m$ is moving in a circular path of radius $R$ with a cons\tant speed $v$. The particle is subjected to a centripetal force $F_c = \frac{mv^2}{R}$. If the particle is moving in a clockwise direction, what is the direction of the centripetal force?

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