My comment about a centripetal force moving outwards along the string was plain stupidity!!!
No, Jeff, you just made a mistake. We all make mistakes. It's the way we learn.
Originally Posted by jeff
I believe that there is no centripetal force moving in either direction along the string.
More yet to learn.
Originally Posted by jeff
I believe that centripetal force is better defined as a force that causes an orbiting object to travel in a circular path rather than a straight line path.
Gettin' there now.
Originally Posted by jeff
Consider my orbiting ball example again.
Thanks, Jeff, but no thanks. I'll leave that privilege for others.
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