Question

Define centripetal force.

Hint:

Centripetal force is always directed perpendicular to the object's velocity and is responsible for maintaining circular motion.

Answer 1

Centripetal force is the force acting on an object moving along a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle. It is calculated as: \[ F = \frac{mv^2}{r} \] where \( m \) represents the mass, \( v \) is the velocity, and \( r \) is the radius of the circular path. \bigskip