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centripetal [Am sɛnˈtrɪpədl, Brit ˌsɛntrɪˈpiːt(ə)l, sɛnˈtrɪpɪt(ə)l] ADJ

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centrípeto (centrípeta)

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centripetal [senˈtrɪpɪtl, Am -pət̬l] ADJ PHYS

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centrípeto, -a

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The symmetry of this centripetal action forms a sphere, the shape with the minimum surface area for a given volume. en.wikipedia.org

He understood the principles governing momentum, centripetal force, friction and the aerofoil and applied these to his inventions. en.wikipedia.org

Rose (2006) lists 132 hi-verbs and interprets the hi/mi oppositions as vestiges of a system of grammatical voice (centripetal voice vs. centrifugal voice). en.wikipedia.org

The negative shows that the acceleration is pointed towards the center of the circle (opposite the radius), hence it is called centripetal (i.e. center-seeking). en.wikipedia.org

A pressure gradient toward the convex bank provides the centripetal force necessary for each parcel of water to follow its curved path. en.wikipedia.org

Centripetal canals may be present or absent and the radial canals are unbranched. en.wikipedia.org

This allows gravity to help provide some of the centripetal force needed to go around the curve. en.wikipedia.org

The difference between the centrifugal and centripetal points of view, though a significant change of perspective, did not change the analysis. en.wikipedia.org

The marginal ring canal has 50 short centripetal canals branching from it with a dense marginal fringe of about 600 short trailing tentacles. en.wikipedia.org

Following peak inspiration, there is centripetal regression of vibration energy toward the end of inspiration. en.wikipedia.org

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