A body is revolving with a constant speed

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A body is revolving with a constant speed along a circle. If its direction of motion is reversed but the speed remains the same, then which of the following statement is true

A

The centripetal force will not suffer any change in magnitude

B

The centripetal force will have its direction reversed

C

The centripetal force will not suffer any change in direction

D

Both $(a)$ and $(c)$

A body is revolving with a constant speed along a circle. If its direction of motion is reversed but the speed remains the same, then which of the following statement is true

Centripetal force = $\frac{{m{v^2}}}{r}$ and is directed always towards the centre of circle. Sense of rotation does not affect magnitude and direction of this centripetal force.