Ecology II -> centripetal acceleration
Centripetal acceleration is the acceleration experienced by an object moving in a circular path. It is always directed towards the center of the circle in which the object is moving. This acceleration is the result of the change in direction of the object's velocity, even if the speed of the object remains constant.
The formula for centripetal acceleration is:
a = v2 / r
Where:
The units of centripetal acceleration are meters per second squared (m/s2).
Understanding centripetal acceleration is crucial for comprehending circular motion and its applications in various fields, including physics, engineering, and astronomy.