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Write two examples of centripetal force.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Centripetal Force**: Centripetal force is the force that acts on an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle around which the object is moving. 2. **Example 1 - Orbiting of Earth around the Sun**: - The Earth orbits the Sun in a circular path. - The gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun acts as the centripetal force that keeps the Earth in its orbit. - As the Earth moves, it has a tangential velocity, but the gravitational pull from the Sun directs it towards the center, allowing it to maintain its circular orbit. ...
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