Centrifugal force

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Centrifugal force is the apparent outward force experienced by an object moving in a circular path. It is not a real force, but rather a result of inertia. As an object moves in a circle, it is constantly changing direction, which causes it to feel as though it is being pushed away from the center of the circle. This apparent force is known as centrifugal force. It is important in many aspects of physics, such as in understanding the motion of objects in rotating systems or in designing machinery that utilizes rotational motion.