Centrifugal Force Calculator
Calculate Rotational Force
Calculate centrifugal force, acceleration, and angular velocity with detailed step-by-step solutions.
Input Parameters
What is Centrifugal Force?
Centrifugal force is an apparent outward force on a mass when it is rotated. It's a pseudo-force that appears in rotating reference frames.
F = m × v² / r
or F = m × ω² × r
When a car turns, you feel pushed outward - that's centrifugal force!
Features
- Step-by-step calculations
- Multiple mass units (kg, g, lb)
- Multiple velocity units (m/s, km/h, mph)
- Multiple radius units (m, cm, ft)
- Automatic unit conversion
- Acceleration calculation
- Angular velocity calculation
- Copy results
- Quick examples
Key Concepts
Apparent outward force in rotating systems
Real inward force causing circular motion
Rate of rotation in radians per second
Distance from center of rotation
Common Applications
Separate substances by density
Spin cycle removes water
Orbital mechanics calculations
Design safe rotating attractions
Use Cases
- Physics education and homework
- Engineering design calculations
- Centrifuge operation planning
- Vehicle dynamics analysis
- Amusement park ride design
- Satellite orbital mechanics
- Industrial equipment design
- Safety calculations
Real-World Examples
Practical Applications:
Calculate forces on passengers during turns
Design centrifuges for sample separation
Calculate forces on satellites and space stations
Analyze forces in hammer throw, discus
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