A body is moving in a circular path such that its speed always remains constant.should there be a force acting on a body?

Yes, Centripetal force is required to move a body in a circular path. This force act along the radius and directed towards the center of the circular path. While moving actually along a circular path the body has a constant tendency to regain its straight line path. Centrifugal force is the reaction of centripetal force. Direction of centrifugal force is opposite to the direction of centripetal force.

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no, if the body is in constant velocity, no external force acts on it.

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