Centripetal Force

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrɪˌpiːtəl fɔrs/

Definitions of centripetal force

noun a force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed toward the center around which the body is moving

Example Sentences

A1 Centripetal force keeps objects moving in a circle.

A2 Students learn about centripetal force in their physics class.

B1 The concept of centripetal force is essential for understanding circular motion.

B2 Engineers must consider centripetal force when designing roller coasters.

C1 The calculation of centripetal force requires advanced mathematical skills.

C2 Researchers study the effects of centripetal force on celestial bodies in space.

Examples of centripetal force in a Sentence

formal The centripetal force acting on the object kept it moving in a circular path.

informal The centripetal force pulled the car towards the center of the roundabout.

slang The centripetal force made the skateboarder spin around really fast.

figurative Love can be seen as the centripetal force that keeps a relationship strong and connected.

Grammatical Forms of centripetal force

plural

centripetal forces

comparative

more centripetal

superlative

most centripetal

present tense

exerts centripetal force

future tense

will exert centripetal force

perfect tense

has exerted centripetal force

continuous tense

is exerting centripetal force

singular

centripetal force

positive degree

very centripetal

infinitive

to exert centripetal force

gerund

exerting centripetal force

participle

exerted centripetal force

Origin and Evolution of centripetal force

First Known Use: 1687 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'centripetal force' was coined by Sir Isaac Newton in his work 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica' published in 1687.
Evolution of the word: Originally used by Newton to describe the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path towards the center, the term 'centripetal force' has since been widely adopted in physics to refer to any force that causes an object to move in a curved path.