How do inertia and centripetal force combine to keep an object moving in circular motion? Centripetal force acts toward the center of the circle to overcome inertia, which acts away from the center. Inertia acts toward the center of the circle to overcome centripetal force, which acts away from the center. Centripetal force acts toward the center of the circle, and inertia keeps the object moving forward. Inertia acts toward the center of the circle, and centripetal force keeps the object moving forward.

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Conor Curtis

12 May, 10:57

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Genie · Answer 1

Centripetal force acts toward the center of the circle to overcome inertia, which acts away from the center.