Centripetal Force Calculator
Calculate centripetal force using F = mv²/r. Enter mass, velocity, and radius.
How to Use the Centripetal Force Calculator
- Enter the mass of the object in kilograms.
- Enter the tangential velocity in m/s.
- Enter the radius of the circular path in meters.
Referência Rápida
| De | Para |
|---|---|
| Car turn (1500 kg, 20 m/s, 50 m) | 12,000 N |
| Ball on string (0.5 kg, 3 m/s, 1 m) | 4.5 N |
| Earth orbit (5.97×10²⁴ kg) | 3.54×10²² N |
| Centrifuge (0.01 kg, 100 m/s, 0.1 m) | 1,000 N |
Casos de Uso
- •Designing banked curves for roads and racetracks.
- •Calculating forces on satellites in orbit.
- •Analyzing centrifuge operations in labs.
Fórmula
F = m × v² / r, where F is centripetal force (N), m is mass (kg), v is velocity (m/s), and r is radius (m).
Perguntas Frequentes
What is centripetal force?
Centripetal force is the net force directed toward the center of a circular path that keeps an object moving in a circle.
Is centripetal force a real force?
Yes, centripetal force is a real force — it is the resultant of forces like gravity, tension, or friction acting toward the center.
Is this calculator free?
Yes, all OhMyCalc calculators are completely free.