Centripetal Acceleration Calculator

How to Use the Centripetal Acceleration Calculator

This guide will help you use the Centripetal Acceleration Calculator step-by-step to compute various physics-related metrics such as centripetal acceleration, period of revolution, frequency, and angular velocity.

Step 1: Input the Velocity

Firstly, you need to enter the velocity of the object in motion. Locate the input field labeled “Velocity (m/s)”. Enter a positive number indicating the speed of the object in meters per second (m/s). Make sure the value is equal to or greater than zero and increments of 0.01 are supported for precision.

Step 2: Specify the Radius of the Circle

Next, locate the input field labeled “Radius of Circle (m)”. Enter the radius of the circular path the object is traveling. Ensure this value is a positive number and must be at least 0.01 meters. This field also supports entries with two decimal precision or increments of 0.01.

Step 3: Choose the Output Units

Decide on the units for the calculated centripetal acceleration. You will find a dropdown menu labeled “Output Units”. Choose either “meters/second² (ms²)” or “G-force (Gs)” depending on your preference. Ensure that one of these options is selected before proceeding.

Step 4: Interpret the Results

• Centripetal Acceleration: The result field labeled “Centripetal Acceleration” will display the calculated acceleration based on your selected units. If you chose meters/second², the formula uses your given velocity squared divided by the radius. If you chose G-force, the result will be divided by 9.81 to convert into Gs.
• Period of Revolution: This provides the time taken for one complete revolution around the circle. It uses the formula (2 * π * radius) / velocity and is displayed in seconds.
• Frequency: Frequency is calculated as velocity / (2 * π * radius) and tells you the number of revolutions per second, displayed in Hertz (Hz).
• Angular Velocity: This value, given in radians per second (rad/s), is calculated as velocity divided by the radius.

The results will automatically compute after the necessary inputs are filled out properly. Use the outcomes to analyze the dynamics of objects in circular motion effectively.