Centripetal Force:
Moving or tending to move toward a center.
In other words, Centripetal force is when something moves in a circle, and it wants to move towards the center. One example would be when you are on a roller coaster and go on a loop. At the top of the loop, you want to move towards the center so you lift up from your seat a little bit.
This game shows centripetal force because you orbit around the Earth and avoid space stations.
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/circmot/rcd.gif
Mini Quiz
1. What is Centripetal Force?
2. What is an example of Centripetal force?
(To see the answers, go to the Answer page.)
1. What is Centripetal Force?
2. What is an example of Centripetal force?
(To see the answers, go to the Answer page.)