Physics & Engineering
Centripetal Force Calculator
Calculate the centripetal force required to keep an object moving in a circular path.
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Centripetal force
33.3333 N
Centripetal acceleration
16.667 m/s²
Mass
2 kg
Radius
1.5 m
Formula and working
F = mv² / r
- 1
Collect the inputs
Mass (m) = 2 kg; Speed (v) = 5 m/s; Radius (r) = 1.5 m
- 2
Apply the formula
F = mv² / r
- 3
Result
Centripetal force = 33.3333 N
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