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  • Centrifugal Force vs. Centripetal Force: Understanding Outward Forces
    You're close! There's a slight misunderstanding in the phrasing.

    Centrifugal force is the outward force that seems to push an object away from the center of rotation. It's not actually a real force but rather an inertial force felt by an object due to its tendency to move in a straight line.

    Centripetal force is the inward force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. This force is real and acts towards the center of the circle.

    Think of it like this:

    * Centripetal force is like the string holding a ball on a circular swing, pulling it inwards.

    * Centrifugal force is the feeling the ball experiences, wanting to fly outward.

    So, the outward force you're looking for is centrifugal force.

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