Question

applying newtons second law to circular motion, the direction of the centripetal is the same as the direction of the acceleration: toward the of the circle.

Explanation:

Newton's second law states \( F = ma \). In circular motion, centripetal force (\( F_c \)) causes centripetal acceleration (\( a_c \)). According to the law, the direction of force is the same as the direction of acceleration. Centripetal acceleration is directed toward the center of the circle, so centripetal force is also directed toward the center.

Answer:

centripetal force, centripetal acceleration, center