Question 16. The word centripetal is derived from two Greek words meaning? (a) Seeking the situation. (b) Seeking the centre. (c) Touching the centre. (d) Leaving the centre. Answer
Answer: the word centripetal is derived from two Greek words 'centrum' and 'petus' that translate into 'center' and 'seeking. Explanation: The force applied to an object in curved motion that is pointed toward the axis of rotation or the center of curvature is known as a centripetal force.
