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.
1 So it is important for your dentist to determine the cause of the white patches on your tongue. 2  Leukoplakia can develop when your tongue has been irritated and 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.here 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  This condition causes cells in the mouth to grow excessively.