Centripetal Force Calculator
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Formula
F = mv²/r, a = v²/r, where m is mass, v is velocity, and r is the radius of the circular path.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is centripetal force?
Centripetal force is the net force directed toward the center of a circular path that keeps an object moving in that circle. It equals mv²/r.
What is centripetal acceleration?
Centripetal acceleration a = v²/r is the acceleration directed toward the center of the circular path. It changes the direction of velocity without changing its magnitude.