Master the Concept of Centripetal Force

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

Some examples of centripetal force include the gravitational force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun, the tension force in a string that keeps a ball moving in a circular path, and the friction force between the tires of a car and the road that allows the car to turn.

Centripetal force is the inward force that keeps an object moving in a circle, while centrifugal force is the outward force that appears to push objects away from the center of rotation.