in physics, a machine that makes particles (= small pieces of matter) move very fast
Centripetal acceleration
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The [acceleration] towards the center of the circle is known as [centripetal acceleration].
An object traveling in a circular path may have a constant speed, but it is not traveling in a straight line. The velocity and direction are changing as velocity is a [vector]. A change in velocity means the object is accelerating.
Centripetal acceleration meaning & definition 1 of Centripetal acceleration.
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(of a turning object) moving towards the point around which it is turning:
Centripetal acceleration meaning & definition 2 of Centripetal acceleration.
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