⚙️ap physics c: mechanics review

Centripetal Force

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

Definition

Centripetal force is a force that acts towards the center of a circular path and keeps an object moving in a curved trajectory.

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