State 2 factors that affect the centripetal force for a object having a circular path.

Answer: Can be any 2 of mass, velocity or radius of path. 

The formula for the centripetal force (resultant) acting  F=m(v^2)/r. Therefore the variables are mass, velocity for the object and the radius of the circular path the object is on. 

WM
Answered by Winston M. Physics tutor

15436 Views

See similar Physics GCSE tutors

Related Physics GCSE answers

All answers ▸

The lamp has an efficiency of 20%. Explain what this means.


Explain why the velocity of a car moving at a constant speed around a bend changes.


What is the difference between longditudinal and transverse waves?


A reflex occurs the iris of the human eye in response to changes in light levels - describe how these changes occur, referring to the changes in light level in your answer.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences