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Centripetal Force.
Centripetal Force - as a noun
The inward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
centrifugal forceExample Sentences
"The tension in a string keeps the ball in circular motion due to the centripetal force."
"In order to maintain the orbit, satellites rely on the centripetal force of gravity."
"The centripetal force of friction prevents a car from sliding off a curved road."
"A spinning top stays balanced due to the centripetal force acting on it."
"The inward force felt while turning on a roller coaster is the centripetal force."