Vocabulary Entry

centripetal

|adjective

adjective

Relating to the force that acts on an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center around which the object is moving.

Example Sentences

"The centripetal force is necessary for the circular motion of the planet."

"In physics, understanding centripetal acceleration is crucial for solving circular motion problems."

"He studied the effects of centripetal forces in his high school physics class."