In a conical pendulum,the bob of mass $m$ moves in a horizontal circle of radius $r$ with uniform speed $V$. The string of length $L$ describes a cone of semi-vertical angle $\theta$. The centripetal force acting on the bob is $(g = \text{acceleration due to gravity})$

  • A
    $\frac{mgr}{\sqrt{L^2-r^2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{mgr}{L^2-r^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{\sqrt{L^2-r^2}}{mgL}$
  • D
    $\frac{mgL}{\sqrt{L^2-r^2}}$

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