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 $(c)$

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