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Centripetal Force

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Centripetal Force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.

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