Centripetal force means
Circular Motion

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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center seeking
2.
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Centripetal force and acceleration always point
Back
towards the center of the circle
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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This pulls the satellite towards the earth and keeps it in orbit.
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gravity
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Anytime an object is travelling along a circle, it is accelerating.
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True
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Centripetal force of an object moving in circular path is directed
Back
towards the centre
6.
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What is the formula for centripetal acceleration?
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a_c = v^2 / r, where v is the tangential speed and r is the radius of the circle.
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What is the relationship between centripetal force and mass?
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Centripetal force (F_c) is directly proportional to mass (m): F_c = m * a_c.
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