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What are central forces and how do they make objects spin or turn?Key facts
- A centripetal force makes an object follow a circular path.
- The moment of inertia is the resistance of an object when the speed of rotation is changed.
- The axis of rotation is the line around which an object spins.
- Centripetal force is used by satellites and fairground rides.
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Rollercoasters, Waltzers, The Sticky Wall.
Fun fairground attractions that use a physical force to thrill and excite.
Centripetal Force
A centripetal force is what you experience when you turn at speed.
You feel one when you turn a corner in a car, and when you go round corners on a rollercoaster.
Turning
A centripetal force makes …
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