E EnidLindt New member Oct 17, 2025 #1 I often get confused between centripetal and centrifugal force. Can someone explain how they differ, preferably with a simple example?
I often get confused between centripetal and centrifugal force. Can someone explain how they differ, preferably with a simple example?
J jarwish Member Oct 24, 2025 #2 Centripetal force pulls an object toward the center of a circular path, keeping it in motion. Centrifugal force is the apparent outward force felt due to inertia in circular motion.
Centripetal force pulls an object toward the center of a circular path, keeping it in motion. Centrifugal force is the apparent outward force felt due to inertia in circular motion.
Lucas Member Oct 28, 2025 #3 Centripetal force pulls an object toward the center of a circular path, while centrifugal force appears to push it away from the center.
Centripetal force pulls an object toward the center of a circular path, while centrifugal force appears to push it away from the center.
