Centrifugal force Definition and 204 Threads

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    How can the satellite have an centrifugal force?

    Imagine a universe with nothing in it exept for the earth. Now if you were to put a satalite up in space with a geosyncronized orbit, the gravity of Earth would not pull the object down. but how can that happen if the Earth is not spinning? At least not spinning relative to anything(because...
  2. A

    Centrifugal Force: What Is It?

    is there such a thing as centrifugal force? what is it?
  3. A

    Is there such a term as centrifugal force?

    is there such a term as centrifugal force? what exactly is it??
  4. C

    How does inertia prevent soldiers from falling out of a turning helicopter?

    Ok, for some reason, I cannot understand exactly how centrifugal force works or the concept behind it. For example, when an Army helicopter is flying through the air and turns, why don't the soldiers slide towards the door or even fall out? Because I know that military choppers do not contain...
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