Centripetal Force Calculator
Find the inward force and acceleration for circular motion. The result updates as you type, with the working underneath so you can check it.
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Centripetal force
8,000 N
- Centripetal acceleration
- 8 m/s² (0.815773 g)
Good to know: F = mv² ÷ r
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Formula
F = mv² ÷ r
Questions people ask
Is centripetal force a separate force?
No. It is the name for whatever force (friction, tension, gravity) points toward the centre of the circle.
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