Question

what is centripetal force ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

A force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed towards the centre around which the body is moving.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution :-

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Centripetal force : The force that act on the moving body, keeping it to move in circular path. It causes change in direction of velocity towards the centre of the circular motion.

The expression for the centripetal force is given by,

${\sf{F_c}}$ = mv²/r

Where,

• ${\sf{F_c}}$ is centripetal force
• m is mass
• v is velocity
• r is radius