Centripetal ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Centripetal ( adjective )

Tending towards the center.

Origin:

Late latin centripetus, from latin centrum 'center' + petere 'to go'.

Examples:

1. The centripetal force of the earth keeps the moon in its orbit.
2. A roller coaster moves at a high speed and the passengers experience a centripetal force.
3. The centripetal force on a car turning at high speed increases the friction on its tires.
4. The whirlpool created a centripetal force that pulled the swimmer towards the center.
5. The spinning ice skater pulls in her arms to increase her centripetal force and spin faster.

(As a noun)

Centripetal ( noun )

Tending towards the center.

Origin:

Late latin centripetus, from latin centrum 'center' + petere 'to go'.

Examples:

1. The centripetal force of the earth keeps the moon in its orbit.
2. A roller coaster moves at a high speed and the passengers experience a centripetal force.
3. The centripetal force on a car turning at high speed increases the friction on its tires.
4. The whirlpool created a centripetal force that pulled the swimmer towards the center.
5. The spinning ice skater pulls in her arms to increase her centripetal force and spin faster.