Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Beyond Earth.
The resultant force acting towards the centre of a circular path that maintains an object's circular motion.
Centripetal force appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Global challenges, especially Beyond Earth and Stable orbits.
Global challenges
Beyond Earth • Stable orbits
Global challenges
Beyond Earth • Circular orbits and gravity
Global challenges
Beyond Earth • Solar system
Forces
Forces in action • Gravitational field
Forces
Newton’s laws • Newton’s first law
Forces
Newton’s laws • Circular motion
Forces
Motion • Vector and scalar distinction
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