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Centripetal force is the net force directing an object toward the center of circular motion. Without it, objects move in straight lines; it's essential for understanding circular motion.

Formel

F = m × v² / r = m × ω² × r

Trinn-for-trinn guide

  1. 1Enter mass, velocity, and radius of circular path
  2. 2Calculate using either velocity or angular velocity form
  3. 3Result is the required centripetal force

Løste eksempler

Inndata
m = 2 kg, v = 5 m/s, r = 1 m
Resultat
F = 50 N
2 × 25 / 1 = 50

Vanlige feil å unngå

  • Confusing centripetal with centrifugal (fictitious)
  • Wrong radius measurement

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