The discussion revolves around the concept of motion in a Central-Force Field, specifically focusing on the effective potential energy that includes a term referred to as 'centrifugal'. Participants are exploring the implications of this term and its derivation from an inertial frame.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on terminology and the underlying concepts. Some have expressed confusion regarding the use of the term 'centrifugal force' and its relevance to the effective potential energy expression.
There appears to be a language barrier affecting the clarity of the discussion, with participants acknowledging difficulties in expressing their thoughts accurately. Additionally, there is a mention of missing or incorrect key terms that may hinder understanding.
rob60 said:Homework Statement
In the study of motion in a Central-Force Field in radial coordinates it is defined an effective potential energy which depends only on the radius r: in particular there is a term 'centrifugal' because the relative force (-grad) has a centrifugal versus. What is the meaning of this expression since it is derived from an inertial frame?
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rob60 said:I'm sorry but I do not understand what are the errors. thanks for the help