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Grade 8
(cen-trip-e-tal) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a force that moves objects toward a center.

Example Sentence

The centripetal force is exerted by the tether on the ball.

More Example Sentences

A centripetal force helps objects move in circles.

Synonyms

center-seeking; inward; directed inwards

Antonyms

centrifugal

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