The equation for centripetal force is as shown below
Where
Fc is the centripetal force
m is mass
v is velocity
r is the radius of the path
Example 1
A van of 1,250 Kg is travelling at 50.0 m/s covers a curve of radius 200 m. calculate the centripetal force.
Solution
The given parameters are
mass = 1,250 Kg
radius = 200 m
Velocity = 50.0 m/s
Substitute the values in the given formula
Centripetal Force
Fc = 15,625 N