EXPOSING THE ILLUSION: CENTRIPETAL VS. CENTRIFUGAL FORCE

Exposing the Illusion: Centripetal vs. Centrifugal Force

When a object rounds a turn, we often feel a pressure pushing us away. This sensation is known as centrifugal feeling, but it's actually an illusion. The true driving force at play is centripetal force, which acts inward to keep the body on its path. Centripetal force is provided by gravity, and it's always pointed towards the center of the circle

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