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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is centripetal force?

OpenStudy (underhill):

Centripetal is Latin for "center seeking." See the following helpful animations: http://regentsprep.org/regents/physics/phys06/bcentrif/default.htm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Centripetal Force is the force that is exerted on an object toward the centre of the mass to keep the object moving in a circular motion

OpenStudy (anonymous):

towards centre of circle*

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