Centripetal Force

Front

What is centripetal force?

Back

Centripetal force is the net force that acts on an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.

Front

What is the formula for centripetal force?

Back

F_c = (m * v^2) / r, where F_c is centripetal force, m is mass, v is tangential velocity, and r is the radius of the circular path.

Front

How does mass affect centripetal force?

Back

Centripetal force is directly proportional to the mass of the object; as mass increases, centripetal force increases.

Front

What is tangential velocity?

Back

Tangential velocity is the linear speed of an object moving along a circular path, measured in meters per second (m/s).

Front

What is the relationship between radius and centripetal acceleration?

Back

Centripetal acceleration is inversely proportional to the radius; as the radius increases, centripetal acceleration decreases.

Front

If the velocity of an object in circular motion triples, how does the centripetal force change?

Back

The centripetal force multiplies by 9, since it is proportional to the square of the velocity.

Front

What unit is used to measure centripetal force?

Back

Centripetal force is measured in Newtons (N).

Front

What is the relationship between centripetal force and tangential velocity?

Back

Centripetal force is directly proportional to the square of the tangential velocity; as velocity increases, centripetal force increases.

Front

What happens to centripetal force if the radius is doubled while keeping mass and velocity constant?

Back

Centripetal force is halved, as it is inversely proportional to the radius.

Front

What is the effect of increasing mass on centripetal force if the radius and velocity remain constant?

Back

Increasing mass will increase the centripetal force, as they are directly proportional.