Centripetal Force

Arham Aariz Ahsan, Grade

VII, Section III
Introduction
Any motion in a curved path requires a force
directed toward the center of curvature of the
path. This force is called the centripetal force
which means "center seeking" force. Newton
described this force in his discussions of
Gravity in 1684.
The Concept Of
Centripetal
Force Centripetal force is not a fundamental
force, but just a label given to the net
force which causes an object to move
in a circular path. This force is always
perpendicular to the instantaneous
velocity of the object moving in a
circular path.
Fc= Centripetal Force
r= Radius
m= Mass
v= Velocity
 Centripetal force is measured in
The Formula Newtons and is calculated as the mass
(in kg), multiplied by tangential
velocity (in meters per second)
squared, divided by the radius (in
meters).
 How
Centripetal
Force Is Used
In Daily Life
● Spinning a ball on a string or twirling a lasso: Here the
centripetal force is provided by the force of tension on the rope
pulls the object in toward the centre.
● Turning a car: Here the centripetal force is provided by the
frictional force between the ground and the wheels.
● Going through a loop on a roller coaster: The force is provided
by the Normal Force as the seat or wall pushes you toward the
centre.
● Planets orbiting around the Sun: Centripetal Force is provided
by Gravity.
References

https://byjus.com/physics/centripetal-and-centrifugal-force/

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/centripetal-force-and-gravitation/centripeta
l-forces/a/what-is-centripetal-force

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centripetal_force
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