centripetal

Meanings

• adjective

  Tending to draw or pull towards a center; moving in a circular path around a center.

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Antonyms

centrifugal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with centripetal
petal , metal , vegetable

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Variants

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centripetal , centripetally , centripetal force , centripetal forces

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Etymology

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From Latin centripētus, from centrum 'center' + pētus 'moved towards'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'centripetal' was first used by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.

2. Centripetal force is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun.

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Related Concepts

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1. Centrifugal force: The force that pushes objects away from the center of a circular path.

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Culture

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In physics, centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. It is directed towards the center of the circular path.

How to Memorize "centripetal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ball on a string being swung around in a circle. The force pulling the ball towards the hand holding the string is centripetal force.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'center' and 'moving towards the center'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cents' in 'Centripetal' to remember that it's about 'money' (center) 'pulling' (petal) towards the center.

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