Centrifugal and centripetal force

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When grass is planted in a spinning container, it is theorized that it will bend towards the center due to the direction of the centrifugal force, which promotes stability. The question arises from a book that states the grass will bend, but does not explain the reasoning behind it. In practice, grass may grow or bend in various directions, particularly if it remains short, not exceeding a few centimeters in height. The interaction between the centrifugal force and the grass's growth patterns is complex and can lead to different outcomes. Understanding these dynamics is essential for predicting plant behavior in such conditions.
Noziroh
There is a grass planted in a container which spins.
Will the grass grow from the center of the container or will it bend towards the center.
These are provided answers:
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This is a question in my book and there it is stated that it will bend towards the center(A answer) but it is not explained why.

I would appreciate any help, thanks :D
 
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In theory, grass tries to grow along the direction of force, as this is the most stable configuration. That leads to "a".
In reality, grass can grow or bend in other directions, too, especially if it does not exceed a height of a few cm.
 
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