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Meaning of
centripetal
in English
centripetal
us
//ˌsɛn.trɪˈpɛ.təl//
uk
//ˌsɛn.triːˈpɛ.təl//
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Definitions
Adjective
moving
towards
a
center
The
centripetal
force
pulls
objects
towards
the
center
of
rotation
.
relating
to
centripetal
force
;
inward
motion
Centripetal
acceleration
is
directed
towards
the
center
of
the
circular
path
.
directed
towards
the
central
nervous
system
(
afferent
impulse
)
A
centripetal
impulse
is
transmitted
to
the
central
nervous
system
for
processing
.
Compounds / Phrases
centripetal force