5 Examples of Solving Centripetal Force Problems - IB Physics

Finding centripetal force can be conceptually challenging. In this video I break down 5 situations to show which forces are adding together to make the centripetal force, and how we can use that information to solve other problems. 0:00 Horizontal vs. Vertical Circles 1:18 Example 1: Spinning Surfaces 4:32 Example 2: Turning and Banked Roads 8:53 Example 3: Tension at an Angle 11:02 Example 4: Hills & Troughs 14:25 Example 5: Loop-de-loop