A couple of commenters expressed concern over the use of centrifugal force after my rant on the use of the word force. So, what is the deal with these two terms? Are they ok to use? Are they real ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: dwphotos Getty Images Centripetal and centrifugal forces are two terms used to describe ...

Segment 3G: Circular Motion We explore the concept of circular motion. Segment 3G: Circular Motion We travel to an amusement park to explore circular motion. We work through an example problem and ...

Centripetal force: The force that keeps an object fixed in its circular path is the centripetal force. Moreover, this topic deals with the definition, example and formula of it. Centripetal force is a ...

Have you ever thrown your spare change into a coin vortex like the one we used to have in the gift shop at ECHO? When you put a coin in this, the coin spins around and around until eventually it ...

A look at the Platonic theory of uniform circular motion. Ch Frame Code Title 1 A Opening Sequence 2 02204 G Ancient Applications Of Circular Motions 3 08550 V Sunrise 4 08849 V Ancient Applications ...

When humanity first started studying motion, circles posed a peculiar puzzle. Why do planets sweep endlessly around the Sun without flying off into the void of space? Why does a stone swung on a ...