Centripetal Force in Kinetics of Motion Formulas

Centripetal Force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, acting towards the center of the circle, opposing the centrifugal force. And is denoted by Fc. Centripetal Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Centripetal Force is always negative.

Formulas to find Centripetal Force in Kinetics of Motion

fxCentripetal Force or Centrifugal Force for given Angular Velocity and Radius of CurvatureGo

List of variables in Kinetics of Motion formulas

fx Mass Go

fx Angular Velocity Go

fx Radius of Curvature Go

FAQ

What is the Centripetal Force?

Centripetal Force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, acting towards the center of the circle, opposing the centrifugal force. Centripetal Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Centripetal Force is always negative.

Can the Centripetal Force be negative?

Yes, the Centripetal Force, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Centripetal Force?

Centripetal Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Centripetal Force can be measured.

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