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Centrifugal Force A fictitious force arising in a rotating reference system. It points away from the centre, in the direction opposite to the centripetal acceleration. - where
- F = centrifugal force [N]
- m = mass [kg]
- ω = angular velocity [rads-1]
- r = distance from centre of rotation [m]
See also: Acceleration, Force, Inertial Force.
  
Subjects:- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
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