centrifugal force
Definition of centrifugal force
: the apparent force that is felt by an object moving in a curved path that acts outwardly away from the center of rotation — compare centripetal force
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First Known Use of centrifugal force
1698
CENTRIFUGAL FORCE Defined for English Language Learners
centrifugal force
Definition of centrifugal force for English Language Learners
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physics : a force that causes an object moving in a circular path to move out and away from the center of its path
CENTRIFUGAL FORCE Defined for Kids
centrifugal force
Definition of centrifugal force for Students
: the force that tends to cause a thing or parts of a thing to go outward from a center of rotation
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