Question
What is centrifugal force? Give examples.
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Answer
Force acting on a body away from the centre of circular path is called centrifugal force. Thus centrifugal force is in a direction opposite to the direction of centripetal force. Its magnitude is same as that of centripetal force.
Example : Spin dryer of a washing machine, ride on a merry-go-round.
Example : Spin dryer of a washing machine, ride on a merry-go-round.
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