Question

unit exam - forces and ...
how do we describe centripetal force?
a force that causes an object to move in a square.
a force that causes an object to move in a circle.
a force that causes an object to move in a triangle.
centripetal force
velocity

Explanation:

Centripetal force is defined as the force that acts on an object to keep it moving in a circular path, directed toward the center of the circle. The diagram on the left also shows centripetal force acting toward the center of a circular path.

Answer:

B. A force that causes an object to move in a circle.