A hammer thrower uses the centripetal force to control the hammer-head while its kinetic energy is built up for release
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∙ 12y agoAny type of racing or sport that requires a track of some sort. For example Nascar racing contains centripetal force
The symbol for centripetal force is "Fc".
No, centripetal force is an inward force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. It is directed towards the center of the circle or the axis of rotation.
Centripetal force is the force required to keep an object moving in a curved path. When an object is in orbit around a larger body, such as a planet, the centripetal force is provided by the gravitational force between the two objects. This is why the centripetal force in orbital motion is often equal to the gravitational force.
Centripetal force is a force that is required to exist to have a circular motion. Thus the centripetal force can be any force that is able to accomplish this task. Examples of centripetal forces are the gravitational force, the electromagnetic force, the frictional force, or the constraint forces. The centripetal force depends on the system that is involved in be in a spin of a rigid body, or of a planetary motion, etc. Each particular system that requires a rotation or a spin needs to have a corresponding centripetal force.
The physics of a carousel involves centripetal acceleration, which is the force that keeps riders moving in a circular path. As the carousel rotates, riders experience a combination of centripetal force and inertia that creates the sensation of spinning. The design of the carousel, including the size, speed, and shape of the ride, also impacts the physics experienced by riders.
That is called a centripetal force.
Centripetal acceleration is proportional to the square of the speed (a = v2/r). Therefore, according to Newton's Second Law, centripetal force is also proportional to the square of the speed.
Centripetal force always acts inward towards the center of rotation. Centripetal force is required to keep an object moving in a circular path. Centripetal force is a real physical force acting on an object in circular motion. Centripetal force can be provided by tension, friction, or gravitational attraction.
The centripetal force
A centripetal force is, by definition, a force that makes a body follow a curved path. So, yes, a centripetal force causes rotation about a point in space.
The centripetal force acts towards the center of the circular path followed by the satellite, allowing it to maintain its orbit. In the case of a satellite orbiting Earth, the force of gravity provides the centripetal force required to keep the satellite in its orbit.
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