Centrifugal force is an apparent force that acts outward on a body moving around a center, arising from the body's inertia. It is not a real force but rather the result of the inertia of the body resisting the change in direction caused by centripetal force, which is the true force acting towards the center of rotation.

Centrifugal Force

Centrifugal force

Apparent force, also known as fictitious or pseudo force, arises when observing motion from a non-inertial reference frame, giving the illusion that an external force is acting on a body. These forces, such as the Coriolis force or centrifugal force, help explain phenomena in rotating or accelerating systems without altering Newton's laws of motion.

apparent force

body moving around a center

result of the inertia

change in direction

Centripetal force is the inward force required to keep an object moving in a circular path, acting perpendicular to the object's velocity. It is essential for maintaining circular motion and is provided by various forces such as tension, gravity, or friction depending on the context.

centripetal force

true force

The center of rotation is a fixed point in a plane around which all other points in a shape move in a circular path during a rotation. It serves as the pivotal point for rotational transformations, ensuring that the shape maintains its orientation and distance relative to this point while rotating through a specified angle.

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