Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

centripetal force

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.21 in modern English

Syllables: cen-tripetal -force
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A Centripetal force is that by which bodies are drawn or impelled, or any way tend, towards a point as to a centre."

Usage

Inflected Forms

centripetal forces (plural)

Phrases

centrifugal force

Frequently Paired Words

centrifugal force

Questions

What does centripetal force mean?: The force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation.

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