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Centripetal Force Calculator

Calculate the centripetal force required to keep an object moving in a circular path. Uses the formula F = mv²/r, where m is mass, v is velocity, and r is the radius of the circular path.

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Results

Centripetal Force

250 N

Acceleration

50 m/s²

Period

1.257 s

Centripetal Force Results

ParameterValue
Mass5 kg
Velocity10 m/s (36.00 km/h)
Radius2 m
Centripetal Force250 N
Centripetal Accel50 m/s²
Angular Velocity5.0000 rad/s
Period1.2566 s
RPM47.75
FormulaF = mv²/r

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