r is distance from center of rotation. in circular motions r is constant but here it changes by time.gneill said:
I'm not sure that I understand your intended meaning for that last statement. But it is true that for the ellipse the radius of curvature changes at every point, in both length and the direction to its "center". If you can estimate the line along which the radius of curvature lies at several places on the sketch then you will have found the direction of the centrifugal force vector for those locations.AHashemi said:
Yes.jcruise322 said:
The direction of the (inertial) centrifugal force is always perpendicular to the direction of motion and points away from the axis of rotation.
The direction of the (inertial) centrifugal force is always perpendicular to the direction of motion. This means that if an object is moving in a circular path, the centrifugal force will be directed away from the center of the circle.
Yes, the direction of the (inertial) centrifugal force changes with the speed of rotation. As the speed increases, the force also increases and the direction becomes more outward.
The direction of the (inertial) centrifugal force is responsible for changing the direction of an object's motion and keeping it moving in a circular path. It also creates a counteracting force to the centripetal force, which keeps the object from flying off in a straight line.
Yes, the direction of the (inertial) centrifugal force can be manipulated by changing the speed or direction of the object's motion. It can also be altered by changing the axis of rotation or the mass of the object.