A force acting on a moving body at an angle to the direction of motion, tending to make the body follow a circular or curved path. The force of gravity acting on a satellite in orbit is an example of a centripetal force; the friction of the tires of a car making a turn similarly provides centripetal force on the car.
Bath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,591. The county seat is Owingsville. The county was formed in 1811. Bath County is included in the Mount Sterling, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Lexington-Fayette-Richmond-Frankfort, KY Combined Statistical Area.
Elliott County Kentucky was formed from Lawrence, Carter and Morgan County's by the Kentucky General Assembly in April 1869 making Elliott County Kentucky's 114th county. Elliott County was named in honor of Judge John M. Elliott (1820-1879). Our Courthouse is located in Sandy Hook. After a fire destroyed the courthouse in 1957 most of the county records except for the deeds were lost. The Elliott County Historical Society was formed in 2002 .