Insert the information in the form and the calculator will determine the centripetal force.

What is the centripetal force?

Centripetal force is the force that makes a body follow a curved path and it's direction is orthogonal to the motion of the body and towards the fixed point of the instantaneous center of curvature of the path.

How to calculate centripetal force?

To calculate centripetal force you should use the following formula:
Fc = (m * v²) / r
where:
Fc = centripetal force
m = mass
v = velocity
r = radius

Why use centripetal force?

The centripetal force is used in order to alter the direction of a specific object.