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Meanings
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centrifugal force
Physics term for the apparent outward force on a body moving in a curved path.
The water didn't spill from the bucket because of centrifugal force.
You feel centrifugal force when going around a curve.
Usage patterns
- 遠心力が働くcentrifugal force acts (on something)
Centrifugal force acts on a car as it goes around a curve.
- 遠心力を利用するto make use of centrifugal force
This machine uses centrifugal force to separate the water.
- 遠心力がかかるcentrifugal force is exerted (on something)
The faster the rotation, the greater the centrifugal force exerted.