Vocabulary Entry

centrifugal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or denoting a force that moves away from the center.

Example Sentences

"The centrifuge used a centrifugal force to separate the particles."

"Centrifugal pumps are designed to move fluids by converting rotational kinetic energy to the hydrodynamic energy of the fluid."

"The ride at the amusement park used centrifugal motion to keep the riders pressed against the wall."

noun

Example Sentences

"The scientist explained how centrifugal acts on the spinning wheel."

"In physics, centrifugal is often described in relation to circular motion."

"The centrifugal experienced by the passengers was intense during the fast turns."