Centripetal Force

mech-centripetal

Centripetal Force

mechanical

Dynamics

F = \frac{mv^2}{r}

Force required for circular motion

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    "symbol": "F",
    "name": "Centripetal Force",
    "unit": "N",
    "siUnit": "N",
    "imperialUnit": "lbf"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "m",
    "name": "Mass",
    "unit": "kg",
    "siUnit": "kg",
    "imperialUnit": "slug"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "v",
    "name": "Velocity",
    "unit": "m/s",
    "siUnit": "m/s",
    "imperialUnit": "ft/s"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "r",
    "name": "Radius",
    "unit": "m",
    "siUnit": "m",
    "imperialUnit": "ft"
  }
]

F, m, v, r

centripetal, circular, motion, force

false