2006-06-07 22:01:43 · 7 answers · asked by clusterofstars 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
1.Tending to move toward a centre
2. Tending to unify
2006-06-07 22:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by PrinceCharming 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "centripetal" (not to be confused with the "centrifugal") means center-seeking. For object's moving in circular motion, there is a net force acting towards the center which causes the object to seek the center.
2006-06-08 05:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by rahul s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing. Dont think of centripetal and centrifugal forces and equal and opposite reactions. Because there are not ( as this defined by newtons 3rd law and it doesn't agree).
But these two forces usually exists together. I am incapable of explaining it to you in a way you would understand. but check out www.answers.com. i think they will have a better explanation.
2006-06-08 06:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Arther D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
centripetal -
physics acting, moving, or pulling toward a center or axis.
2006-06-08 05:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by Amy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tending towards center
2006-06-08 05:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by shamsayasmin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a physical term
2006-06-08 05:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by Zorrow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doughnuts
2006-06-08 05:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋