Examples Of Central Forces

1. A central force is one that is always directed towards a fixed point. Examples include gravitational force, forces causing uniform circular motion, and simple harmonic motion. 2. To analyze central forces, vectors, differentiation, and vector differentiation must be understood. The differentiation of position, velocity, and acceleration vectors in Cartesian and polar coordinates is examined. 3. For a central force, the radial component of acceleration is related to the magnitude of the force, while the tangential component depends on the angular acceleration and velocity. Examples of central forces producing different types of motion are given.