$A$ particle of mass $m$ is moving in a circular path of radius $r$ in a plane. Its angular momentum is $L$. The value of the centripetal force acting on the particle is:

  • A
    $L^2 / mr$
  • B
    $L^2 m / r$
  • C
    $L^2 / m^2 r^2$
  • D
    $L^2 / mr^3$

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