Two forces explained: Centripetal force is a real inward force keeping objects in circular motion, while centrifugal force is a perceived outward effect from a rotating frame. Why confusion happens: ...

When a body or object moves in a circle, it is said to be in a circular motion. That is we can say that motion in a circle is a circular motion. When a body or object moves along a circular path, then ...

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 ...