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Centrifugal force

An outward force that opposes centripetal force, resulting from the effect of inertia during a turn.

Dictionary Term

Centrifugal force

Definition

  • An outward force that opposes centripetal force, resulting from the effect of inertia during a turn.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023