Tag: Force
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Centrifugal Force
Introduction Centrifugal force is often described as a ‘fictitious’ or ‘pseudo’ force because it does not arise due to a physical interaction between objects. It is a perceived force that acts on a body moving in a circular path, appearing to push it away from the center of the path. Basic Understanding The term ‘centrifugal…
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Forces
Forces are the “push” and “pull” interactions responsible for the motion and deformation of objects. They play a central role in classical mechanics, as well as in various engineering disciplines. Forces are vectors. This means they have both a magnitude and a direction. However, on this page, we will only treat the magnitude of each…
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Buoyancy
Buoyancy is a fundamental concept in fluid mechanics that describes the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object that is partially or completely submerged. This force is responsible for objects appearing to weigh less in fluids and for objects floating or sinking. Basic Understanding of Buoyancy Buoyancy occurs due to the pressure difference…
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How much force is required to pull a train…
How much force is required to pull a train, and what factors affect the amount of force required?