centrifugal force
"Centrifugal force" is often encountered in rotating systems and is crucial for understanding motion in non-inertial frames of reference.
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Definition
C1Rotating Systems
(technical, academic)An apparent force that seems to push an object outward when it is viewed in a rotating frame of reference.
Example
- Passengers feel a centrifugal force pushing them outward when a car takes a sharp turn.
B2Everyday Experience
(informal)The effect that makes objects move away from the center when they are spinning around it.
Example
- You experience centrifugal force on a merry-go-round as you feel pushed outward.
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