Centripetal Force

F_{c} = \frac{m v ^{2}}{r} = m ω^{2} r

Net force required for circular motion.

Variables

F_c

Centripetal force

Force toward center

Mass

Object mass

Tangential velocity

Speed along circle

m/s

Radius

Radius of path

F = ma with a = a_c: F_c = mv²/r.

0/5000