In order to keep a body moving in a circle, there exists a force on it that is directed toward the center of the circle. This force is known as
A)Centrifugal force
B)Centripetal force
C)Gravitational Force
D)magnetic force

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Centripetal force is the force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed toward the center around which the body is moving. This force is necessary to keep the body moving in a circular path and prevent it from moving off in a straight line, according to Newton's first law of motion.

In Order to Keep a Body Moving in a Circle