Formula for the velocity of the centripetal force

In summary, the formulas needed to solve the given problem are v = rw and w = 2pi/T. However, the term "velocity of a centripetal force" is incorrect as force is a vector and does not have velocity. It is more appropriate to ask for the tangential velocity of an object undergoing circular motion due to a centripetal force. The formula for centripetal force is F = (mv^2)/r, directed radially inward.
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Hi, can anyone please tell me the fomular for the velocity of a centripital force with the radius of 100 cm, with one revolution revolting in 0.98 seconds?
 
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Here are the formulas you will need to solve the problem:
v = rw
w = 2pi/T

By the way, the "velocity of a centripetal force" does not have much meaning. Force is a vector; it doesn't have velocity. You might as well have asked what the mass of the force was, or the radius of the force. I think you meant to say that you are trying to find the tangential velocity of an object undergoing circular motion due to a centripetal force.
 
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Thanks for you're help, anyway i have another question. What is the formula for centripital force?, our physics teacher gave us a practical to do but he forgot to give us a note on centripital force.
 
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It's F = (mv^2)/r, directed radially inward.
 

FAQ: Formula for the velocity of the centripetal force

What is the formula for the velocity of the centripetal force?

The formula for the velocity of the centripetal force is v = (2πr)/T, where v is the velocity, r is the radius of the circular motion, and T is the period of rotation.

How is the velocity of the centripetal force related to the radius and period of rotation?

The velocity of the centripetal force is directly proportional to the radius of the circular motion and inversely proportional to the period of rotation. This means that as the radius increases, the velocity also increases, and as the period increases, the velocity decreases.

Can the formula for the velocity of the centripetal force be used for any type of circular motion?

Yes, the formula can be used for any type of circular motion, as long as the centripetal force is the only force acting on the object. This is known as uniform circular motion.

How does changing the mass of the object affect the velocity of the centripetal force?

The mass of the object does not affect the velocity of the centripetal force. The formula for the velocity of the centripetal force only takes into account the radius and period of rotation, not the mass of the object.

Is the formula for the velocity of the centripetal force the same as the formula for the speed of the object in circular motion?

No, the formula for the velocity of the centripetal force is not the same as the formula for the speed of the object in circular motion. The velocity of the centripetal force refers to the instantaneous velocity of the object at a specific point in its circular motion, while the speed of the object is the average speed over the entire circular path.

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