Difference between gravitational force and centripetal force
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Gravitational force:
(1) The gravitational force is the force of mutual attraction between any two object by virtue of masses.
(2) These are the weakest force in nature.
(3) They operate over very long distances especially when the bodies are massive.
Centripetal Force:
According to Newton's first law of motion, a moving body travels along a straight path with constant velocity unless it is acted on by an external force. Now, in a circular motion body moves in a circular track, therefore, its velocity is changing every moment and telling us that there is some kind of force acting on it. For circular motion to occur there must be constant force acting on a body, pushing it toward the center of the circular path. This force is called the centripetal (“center-seeking”) force.
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Gravitational force:
(1) The gravitational force is the force of mutual attraction between any two object by virtue of masses.
(2) These are the weakest force in nature.
(3) They operate over very long distances especially when the bodies are massive.
Centripetal Force:
According to Newton's first law of motion, a moving body travels along a straight path with constant velocity unless it is acted on by an external force. Now, in a circular motion body moves in a circular track, therefore, its velocity is changing every moment and telling us that there is some kind of force acting on it. For circular motion to occur there must be constant force acting on a body, pushing it toward the center of the circular path. This force is called the centripetal (“center-seeking”) force.
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