Centripetal Force
Centripetal force is the force which causes any object to undergo in the circular motion. This force is actually responsible for the motion of the object in the circular path.
- Centripetal force acts inward towards the center of the circular path. If the centripetal force would be absent, the object will continue to move in the straight path. For example, when we swing a ball tied to string, the ball will start moving in the circular motion.
- Centripetal force will be acting (along the string) on the ball will keep the ball in the circular path. The moment you will release the string, the ball will loose its centripetal component and then it will follow a straight path.
- Centripetal force FC is given by, FC = mV2/R, where m is the mass of the object having linear velocity V and moving along a circular path of radius R. When the time period of the object to complete one revolution is T, then the linear velocity V is given by, V = 2πR/T.
Centripetal force in terms of time period T is given by, FC = 4mπ2R/T2.
Circular Motion
Circular Motion is defined as the movement of an object rotating along a circular path. Objects in a circular motion can be performing either uniform or non-uniform circular motion. Motion of a car on a bank road, the motion of a bike well of death, etc. are examples of circular motion.
In this article, we will learn about circular motion and some related concepts, such as examples, equations, applications, etc.
Table of Content
- What is Circular Motion?
- Equations for Circular Motion
- Centripetal Force
- Centrifugal Force
- Types of Circular Motion
- Circular Motion and Rotational Motion
- Circular Motion Formulas