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the equation for the centripetal force for an object with a mass, ( m ), accelerating in a circular path is given by ( f_{\text{net}}=m a_{c} ). this is an application of newtons second law.
identify what each variable stand for by matching it to the correct label.
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centripetal force
centripetal acceleration
mass

Explanation:

According to Newton's second law \(F = ma\), in the context of circular motion (centripetal force), \(F_{net}\) represents the net force acting towards the center of the circular path (centripetal force). The variable \(m\) is a fundamental property of an object that resists changes in motion, which is mass. And \(a_{c}\) is the acceleration directed towards the center of the circular path, known as centripetal acceleration.

Answer:

\(F_{net}\) → centripetal force, \(m\) → mass, \(a_{c}\) → centripetal acceleration.