Centrifugal force
Centrifugal Force
Centrifugal force (/sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/ or /sɛnˈtrɪfjəɡəl/) is a physics term describing the force that pushes a rotating object away from the center of rotation. It is considered a fictitious force because it does not result from an external interaction but is a result of the inertia of the rotating object.
Etymology
The term "centrifugal force" originates from the Latin words centrum, meaning "center", and fugere, meaning "to flee". Thus, it can be interpreted as the "force that causes fleeing from the center".
Related Terms
- Centripetal force: The force that keeps a body moving with a uniform speed along a circular path and is directed along the radius towards the center.
- Angular momentum: The rotational equivalent of linear momentum, often experienced alongside centrifugal force.
- Inertia: The resistance of any physical object to any change in its state of motion.
- Fictitious force: A force that appears to act on a mass whose motion is described using a non-inertial frame of reference, such as the centrifugal force and Coriolis force.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Centrifugal force
- Wikipedia's article - Centrifugal force
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