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Centripetal Force Calculator

Calculate centripetal force, mass, velocity, or radius for circular motion.

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Centripetal Force (Fc = mv²/r)

Centripetal force is a net force that acts on an object to keep it moving along a circular path. It is always directed toward the center of the circle.

  • Mass (m): The mass of the rotating object.
  • Velocity (v): The tangential speed of the object.
  • Radius (r): The distance from the center of rotation to the object.

Without centripetal force, an object would continue in a straight line due to inertia. Common examples include planets orbiting stars and cars turning on a banked curve.