Centripetal Acceleration
Use the Centripetal Acceleration for physics planning. Enter Velocity squared and Radius to get a clear result, formula explanation, and practical checks.
Centripetal Acceleration measurements
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How to calculate centripetal acceleration
This calculator finds centripetal acceleration from velocity squared and radius — the acceleration experienced by an object moving in a circular path.
How the calculation works
Centripetal acceleration = Velocity² ÷ Radius.
Example
A velocity-squared value of 100 (m/s)² with a 5m radius: 100÷5 = 20 m/s².
Frequently asked questions
How is Result calculated?
Result = [Velocity squared] ÷ [Radius].
Is the Centripetal Acceleration free to use?
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Centripetal Acceleration
Centripetal acceleration = Velocity² ÷ Radius.
Let's understand your centripetal acceleration result.
Calculate a result above and this guide will help you interpret it using this calculator's own formula and explanation.
Pro Tips for Centripetal Acceleration
- Make sure you're entering velocity squared, not velocity itself, since this calculator expects the squared value directly.
- Centripetal acceleration points toward the center of the circular path, not in the direction of motion.
Common Centripetal Acceleration Mistakes to Avoid
- Entering raw velocity instead of velocity squared into the 'velocity squared' field, which would produce an incorrect result.
When to Use This Calculator
This calculator finds centripetal acceleration from velocity squared and radius — the acceleration experienced by an object moving in a circular path.