Centripetal

Synonyms of centripetal

• centralizing
• inward
• converging

Antonyms of centripetal

• outward
• diverging
• centrifugal

Collocations of centripetal

force

Frequency: 70 %

The centripetal force kept the object moving in a circular path.

acceleration

Frequency: 60 %

The centripetal acceleration of the car around the curve was causing the passengers to lean.

motion

Frequency: 50 %

The centripetal motion of the planets around the sun is due to gravitational forces.

velocity

Frequency: 45 %

The centripetal velocity of the spinning top increased as it spun faster.

rotation

Frequency: 40 %

The centripetal rotation of the Earth causes the bulging at the equator.

Idiomatic Expressions for centripetal

• Phrase: centripetal acceleration
  Meaning: the acceleration of an object moving in a circular path that is directed towards the center of the circle
  Usage: The centripetal acceleration of the roller coaster as it goes around a loop is what keeps the passengers in their seats.