SOLAR SYSTEM

Detailed explanation-1: -Circular motion requires a net inward or “centripetal” force. Without a net centripetal force, an object cannot travel in circular motion. In fact, if the forces are balanced, then an object in motion continues in motion in a straight line at constant speed.

Detailed explanation-2: -How will the object behave if the centripetal force is removed? It would move in a line away from the circle’s center.

Detailed explanation-3: -If the centripetal force is suddenly removed, how will the object move? it will move in the direction in which its velocity vector points at the instant the centripetal force vanishes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sometimes objects move in a curved or circular path. While an object moves due to velocity, or its speed in a certain direction, centripetal force is the force that keeps the object moving in a circular path.

Detailed explanation-5: -An object moving in a circular motion is defined as rotating while doing so. The centripetal force pushes in the direction of the curve’s center, perpendicular to the object’s motion. Although the object’s speed is unaffected, the centripetal force causes the object’s velocity to change direction.