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  • Centripetal Force and Angular Speed: A Direct Proportionality
    Here's how centripetal force changes with angular speed:

    The Relationship

    Centripetal force (Fc) is directly proportional to the square of the angular speed (ω). This means:

    * If you double the angular speed, the centripetal force increases by a factor of four (2²).

    * If you triple the angular speed, the centripetal force increases by a factor of nine (3²).

    The Formula

    The formula for centripetal force is:

    Fc = mω²r

    Where:

    * Fc = centripetal force

    * m = mass of the object

    * ω = angular speed

    * r = radius of the circular path

    In Summary

    The centripetal force increases proportionally to the square of the angular speed.

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