Concept
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.
Concept
Centrifugal forces are apparent forces that act outward on a body moving in a circular path, arising from the body's inertia. They are perceived in a rotating reference frame and are not real forces but rather a result of the inertia of the mass resisting the change in direction imposed by centripetal forces.
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