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centripetal acceleration

/sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl ækˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/

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/sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl ækˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruУскорение объекта, движущегося по круговой траектории, направленное радиально внутрь к центру окружности, вызванное результирующей силой, действующей к центру.

The acceleration of an object moving in a circular path, directed radially inward toward the center of the circle, caused by a net force acting toward the center.

  1. Physics conceptC1formal

    The acceleration of an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.

    ruЦентростремительное ускорение

    • Centripetal acceleration is calculated using the formula a = v²/r.
    • The car experienced centripetal acceleration as it went around the sharp curve.
    • Understanding centripetal acceleration is essential for analyzing satellite orbits.