centrifugal force
noun
: 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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These are stable regions in space where the gravitational forces of two large celestial bodies (in this case, the sun and Earth) and the centrifugal force of an orbiting object are balanced.
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Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Switching between terminals is performed simply by grasping the housing in the middle, then flicking your wrist and letting centrifugal force do the work.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
The current sanctioned combat pillow has a unique handle and strap design that provides the fighter with centrifugal force; foam that holds its shape; compression density; and a special pillowcase made out of shell cloth that has a waterproof and airproof polymer on one side.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
My previous machine, the Spinn, would grind beans to order and then extract coffee with centrifugal force.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Switching between terminals is performed simply by grasping the housing in the middle, then flicking your wrist and letting centrifugal force do the work.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
The current sanctioned combat pillow has a unique handle and strap design that provides the fighter with centrifugal force; foam that holds its shape; compression density; and a special pillowcase made out of shell cloth that has a waterproof and airproof polymer on one side.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
My previous machine, the Spinn, would grind beans to order and then extract coffee with centrifugal force.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Centrifugal force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centrifugal%20force. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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