Question

Physics: How do I show that the F acting on a particle moving in a circular path is always directed towards the origin? From what I understand I have to derive F using second derivative of the position vector and mass. How to show that it is pointing to the origin though? Also, what does it mean F is conservative?

Answer 1

It's called centripetal force.

Answer 2

I know that much.

Answer 3

Please post your question in the Physics group. Thanks!
http://openstudy.com/study#/groups/Physics

Answer 4

Yeah dude you're in the wrong section.

Answer 5

I did but no one is there