Calculation
F = m · v² / r
Force grows with speed squared and falls with larger radius.
F = m·v²/r
Centripetal force in circular motion
Force grows with speed squared and falls with larger radius.
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Result
Select a target and calculate.
Understand the inputs
- Centripetal force F — Resultant radial force toward the centre.
- Mass m — Moving mass.
- Tangential speed v — Speed on the circular path.
- Circle radius r — Distance to rotation centre.
Example
100 kg, 10 m/s and 10 m radius give 1,000 N.
Assumptions and limits
Uniform circular motion; bearing and friction forces are excluded.
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