03️⃣ Nature of Centrifugal Force
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Acts radially outward.
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Equal in magnitude and opposite to centripetal force (in rotating frame).
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Exists only when observed from rotating frame.
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Not a real interaction force.
4️⃣ Applications (JEE Important)
(a) Banking of Roads
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At proper speed, no friction is required.
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Centrifugal tendency is balanced by normal reaction component.
(b) Bucket of Water
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Water does not fall at top of circle if required speed is maintained.
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From rotating frame, centrifugal force balances weight.
(c) Artificial Gravity
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Space stations use rotation to create centrifugal force effect.
