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along which it causes the object to move.

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What force continuallly changes a satellite's direction?

centripetal force


What direction of the gravitational force and centripetal force on a satellite?

The gravitational force on a satellite is towards the center of the Earth. The gravitational force IS the centripetal force is this case, so the centripetal force pulls the satellite towards the center of the Earth. There is no balancing force that pulls the satellite outwards (if there were, it wouldn't accelerate, i.e., change direction).


Ask us of the following is true about centripetal force Check all that apply.?

Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. Centripetal force always acts in the direction of the center of the circle. Centripetal force is a real physical force that pulls objects radially inward. Centripetal force is necessary to maintain circular motion.


What direction does a centripetal force act?

radially inward


Is centripetal force vector?

Yes, centripetal force is a vector because it has both magnitude and direction. It always points towards the center of the circular motion.


What is the direction of the force that's keeps and object moving in a circle?

The force that keeps an object moving in a circle is directed towards the center of the circle. This force is called the centripetal force and it is responsible for changing the object's direction continuously, keeping it in circular motion.


What is an inward force on something moving in a circular path?

That is called a centripetal force. Such a force is required for the constant change in direction related to the circular movement (Newton's Second Law).


How does the centripetal force cause an object to change in motion?

Centripetal force is the force that acts inward towards the center of rotation of an object moving in a circle. This force allows the object to continually change direction and maintain its circular motion. Without centripetal force, the object would move in a straight line tangent to the circle.


Why is an object in uniform motion experiencing centripetal force?

An object in uniform motion does not experience centripetal force. Centripetal force is only present when an object is moving in a circular path, causing it to change direction. Uniform motion refers to constant velocity in a straight line without any change in speed or direction.


Which direction does the centripetal acceleration point?

Centripetal acceleration is acceleration towards the center of the movement.


What force keeps an object moving in a cyrcle and in what direction does this force act?

Centripetal Force, it always points to the center of the circle.


Why does work done by centripetal force?

The centripetal force does not do work on an object because it acts perpendicular to the direction of motion. It is responsible for changing the direction of the object's velocity, keeping it moving in a curved path, but it does not change the object's kinetic energy.