Centripetal Force

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When an object moves in a circle the net force towards the center is…

the centripetal force

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Centripetal force of orbits

gravity

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Centripetal force of circular rides

normal force

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Centripetal force of a car/ bike rounding a curve

friction

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Centripetal force of inclined road curve

x component of normal force

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Which of Newton’s laws can be applied to circular motion?

Newton’s 2nd law

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During a turn/spin the object still wants to go in a ______ path

straight line

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Centripetal force is not a new force it is..

a pre-existing force that causes inertia