What is the variable and unit for centripetal force and centripetal acceleration?
The variable for centripetal force is often denoted as "Fc" and the unit for centripetal force is Newton (N).
To calculate the centripetal force, you need to know the mass of the object (m) in motion and its centripetal acceleration (ac). The formula for centripetal force is:
Fc = m * ac
The variable for centripetal acceleration is often denoted as "ac" and the unit for centripetal acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).
To calculate the centripetal acceleration, you need to know the velocity (v) of the object in motion and the radius (r) of the circular path it is traveling. The formula for centripetal acceleration is:
ac = (v^2) / r
where v is the velocity and r is the radius of the circular path.
Remember, when solving problems involving centripetal force and centripetal acceleration, it's important to use consistent units throughout the calculations to obtain accurate results.