Physics
Centripetal Force
Force keeping an object in circular motion.
Formula
Formula
F = m v2r
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| m | mass (kg) | real number (ℝ) | kg | input |
| v | speed (m/s) | real number (ℝ) | m/s | input |
| r | radius (m) | real number (ℝ) | m | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenmass (kg) = 2, speed (m/s) = 10, radius (m) = 5
Result40
Example 2
Givenmass (kg) = 1000, speed (m/s) = 20, radius (m) = 50
Result8000