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What Does Centrifugal Mean?

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    The term centrifugal is derived from a Latin word which literally means centre fleeing. It means directed in an outward direction from the centre. Centrifugal force is defined as a force that acts on a body which is spinning upon an axis. This force is directed away from the body. Centrifugal force is equivalent but opposite to the centripetal force.

    Centrifugal, in simple terms, means something that has a tendency to move away from the centre. Outward is defined as a force which is apparent and acts from the outward side on a body which is moving about on a centre. It is a movement or progressive development away from the centre.

    The centrifugal force is exerted from a distance away from the centre of a circle. An apparent centrifugal force is exerted or incurred when the centripetal acceleration is ignored. It is a deliberate away movement from the centre or axis.
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