centripetal force
noun/ˌsentrɪˌpiːtl ˈfɔːs/, /senˌtrɪpɪtl ˈfɔːs/
/senˌtrɪpɪtl ˈfɔːrs/
(physics)- a force that acts on an object moving in a circle and that is directed towards the centre of the circle compare centrifugal forceTopics Physics and chemistryc2
Definitions on the go
Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
Check pronunciation:
centripetal force