centripetal acceleration

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Noun centripetal acceleration has 1 sense

centripetal acceleration - the acceleration toward the center that holds a satellite in elliptical orbit
--₁ is a kind of acceleration

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Centripetal Acceleration

Definition:

Centripetal acceleration refers to the acceleration experienced by an object moving in a circular path, pointing towards the center of the circle.

Examples:

Noun:

1. When a ball is attached to a string and whirled around in a circle, it experiences centripetal acceleration towards the center.

2. In a roller coaster, riders feel centripetal acceleration as the cart takes sharp turns.

3. The Earth's gravitational force provides centripetal acceleration that keeps the moon in its orbit.

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