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  1. What are the units for centrifugal force and how do you calculate it ...

    Jun 24, 2010 · Participants clarify that centrifugal force is a fictitious force observed in a rotating reference frame, while centripetal force is the actual force required to keep an object moving in a …

  2. Confusion over the "centrifugal potential energy" - Physics Forums

    Aug 13, 2021 · The so-called centrifugal potential is and results from a transformation of the rotational kinetic energy about the force center. Thus, the reference point is the force center about which the …

  3. How Do You Calculate Bank Angle to Counteract Centrifugal Force in ...

    Oct 15, 2016 · The discussion focuses on calculating the bank angle required to counteract centrifugal force during turns in aircraft and cars. The key formula derived is Tan (θ) = v²/ (rg), where θ is the …

  4. How Do You Calculate the Stress Limit of a Spinning Flywheel?

    Sep 14, 2022 · The calculation of the stress limit for a spinning flywheel involves determining the centrifugal force exerted on the flywheel material. For a cast iron flywheel spinning at 10,000 RPM …

  5. Effective/Centrifugal Potential - Physics Forums

    May 1, 2012 · The discussion centers on the concept of effective potential in the context of central force motion and rotating reference frames. The effective potential is derived from the gravitational force …

  6. Centripetal force on a person on the Earth • Physics Forums

    Jun 5, 2021 · Ability to interpret free body diagrams in physics. NEXT STEPS Study the derivation of centripetal acceleration, specifically the formula . Learn about the differences between centripetal …

  7. Centrifugal force and angular velocity - Physics Forums

    Dec 13, 2013 · According to the wikipedia page, when given an angular velocity, centrifugal force increases with radius. I always thought the larger the radius, the smaller the centrifugal force. I think …

  8. Center of Gravity and Centrifugal Force - Physics Forums

    Mar 23, 2013 · The discussion centers on the dynamics of a vehicle navigating a bend, focusing on the relationship between center of gravity (X), centrifugal force, and the angle of inclination (Z). Key …

  9. Banking of Roads: Understanding Centrifugal Force - Physics Forums

    May 6, 2017 · The derivation involves resolving the weight of the vehicle and the frictional forces to establish a balance with the centripetal force, emphasizing the importance of proper banking angles …

  10. Centrifugal force and elastic deformation • Physics Forums

    Jan 24, 2016 · The discussion focuses on the analysis of a rotating elastic band modeled as a spring system, specifically addressing the relationship between angular velocity (w), spring constant (k), …