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Mechanics · circular motion

Centripetal Force

Gives the inward net force required for circular motion.

F_c = mv² / r

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Variables

F_c
centripetal forceN
m
masskg
v
tangential speedm/s
r
radiusm

Reference details

Subject
Mechanics
Topic
circular motion
Plain text
F_c = m v^2 / r

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