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can some1 please explain centripical accleration? i don't get it at all
Centripetal acceleration is the acceleration that an object experiences when moving in a circular path. It is always directed towards the center of the circle and its magnitude depends on the speed of the object and the radius of the circle.
Centripetal acceleration refers to the change in direction of an object moving in a circle, while tangential acceleration refers to the change in speed of the object. They are both components of the total acceleration of an object moving in a circular path.
The force that causes an object to move in a circular path also causes centripetal acceleration. This force is known as the centripetal force and can be exerted by various sources such as gravity, tension, or friction.
Centripetal acceleration can be calculated using the formula a = v²/r, where a is the centripetal acceleration, v is the velocity of the object, and r is the radius of the circle.
Centripetal acceleration can be observed in various situations such as a car turning a corner, a satellite orbiting the Earth, or a roller coaster moving around a loop. It is also responsible for the movement of planets around the sun and the rotation of the Earth around its axis.