Question

Define centripetal force

Answer 1

centripetal force: the force that is necessary to keep an object moving in a curved path and that is directed inward toward the center of rotation a string on the end of which a stone is whirled about exerts centripetal force on the stone........

Answer 2

The force that causes this acceleration and keeps the body moving along the circular path is acting towards the center this force is called the centripetal force

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