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Centripetal force

Scope note

Force that keeps an object moving in a circular path and that is directed inward toward the center of rotation. WCOL9

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056042

Broader Terms used

dynamics

Term used for

force, centripetal

Created

12yrs ago

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