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What is centripetal force?Define it with example.​

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A force acting on a moving body at an angle to the direction of motion, tending to make the body follow a circular or curved path. The force of gravity acting on a satellite in orbit is an example of a centripetal force; the friction of the tires of a car making a turn similarly provides centripetal force on the car.

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Centripetal force is defined as, "the force that is necessary to keep an object moving in a curved path and that is directed inward toward the center of rotation,"

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so if you put a small ball por grape and put it on a table and you take a wine glass and spin it around the grape the grape will continue spinning even if you stop spinning the glass hope this helped

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