centripetal force

ریشه

From the Latin words 'centrum' meaning 'center' and 'petere' meaning 'to seek'.

مثال

• The centripetal force of gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
• The tension in a string provides the centripetal force for a swinging pendulum.
• Friction between the tires and the road provides the centripetal force for a car going around a curve.