A centripetal force (from Latin centrum center and petere to seek) is a force that makes a body follow a curved path. Its direction is always orthogonal to the motion of the body and towards the fixed point of the instantaneous center of curvature of the path.
There are a number of things that can cause a whitish coating or white spots to develop on the tongue, including the f ollowing: 1  Leukoplakia. 2  Oral thrush. 3  Oral lichen planus.
There are a number of things that can cause a whitish coating or white spots to develop on the tongue, including: 1  Leukoplakia. 2  This condition causes cells in the mouth to grow excessively. 3  That, in turn, leads to the formation of white patches inside the mouth, including on the tongue. So it is important for your dentist to determine the cause of white patches on your tongue. 2  Leukoplakia can develop when the tongue has been irritated, and it is often found in people who use tobacco products. 3  Oral thrush. 4  Also known as candidiasis, oral thrush is a yeast infection that develops inside the mouth.