<P> In a rotating reference frame , all objects , regardless of their state of motion , appear to be under the influence of a radially ( from the axis of rotation ) outward force that is proportional to their mass , to the distance from the axis of rotation of the frame , and to the square of the angular velocity of the frame . This is the centrifugal force . As humans usually experience centrifugal force from within the rotating reference frame , e.g. on a merry - go - round or vehicle , this is much more well - known than centripetal force . </P>
<P> In a rotating reference frame , all objects , regardless of their state of motion , appear to be under the influence of a radially ( from the axis of rotation ) outward force that is proportional to their mass , to the distance from the axis of rotation of the frame , and to the square of the angular velocity of the frame . This is the centrifugal force . As humans usually experience centrifugal force from within the rotating reference frame , e.g. on a merry - go - round or vehicle , this is much more well - known than centripetal force . </P>
when does a body experience a centrifugal force
when does a body experience a centrifugal force
In a rotating reference frame
In a rotating reference frame