Centripetal Force

Introduction to Centripetal Force

Centripetal force is the force acting on an object moving in a circular path that is directed toward the center around which the object is moving. The formula for centripetal force is given by Fc=(m × v²) / r, where m is the mass of the object, v is the velocity of the object, and r is the radius of the circular path.

Parameter usage:

• m= mass of the object
• r= radius of the circular path
• v= velocity of the object

Output:

• Fc= centripetal force

Data validation

The mass, radius, and velocity should be greater than zero.

Summary

This formula calculates the centripetal force acting on an object moving in a circular path by taking into account the mass, velocity, and radius of the circular path.