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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.
Fórmula
F = m × v² / r = m × ω² × r
Guia passo a passo
- 1Enter mass, velocity, and radius of circular path
- 2Calculate using either velocity or angular velocity form
- 3Result is the required centripetal force
Exemplos resolvidos
Entrada
m = 2 kg, v = 5 m/s, r = 1 m
Resultado
F = 50 N
2 × 25 / 1 = 50
Erros comuns a evitar
- ✕Confusing centripetal with centrifugal (fictitious)
- ✕Wrong radius measurement
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