Frcf= reactive centrifugal force...Frcf= -mv2/R

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In summary: This tells us that the reactive centrifugal force (Frcf) opposes the net centripetal force (Fcp) within the inertial frame of reference.
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Pressure gradient normal to the local flow direction balance the centrifugal force associated with the curvature of flow..

Which centrifugal force inertial or "reactive" centrifugal force?
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Aeronautic Freek said:
Pressure gradient normal to the local flow direction balance the centrifugal force associated with the curvature of flow..

Which centrifugal force inertial or "reactive" centrifugal force?
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There is no centrifugal force in your diagram.
 
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A.T. said:
There is no centrifugal force in your diagram.
That tell Doug Mclean who write this in his book...
 
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Aeronautic Freek said:
That tell Doug Mclean who write this in his book...
He didn't ask about the centrifugal force, you did.
 
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A.T. said:
He didn't ask about the centrifugal force, you did.
this is text from his book:
"Pressure gradient normal to the local flow direction balance the centrifugal force associated with the curvature of flow.. "
 
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Aeronautic Freek said:
this is text from his book:
"Pressure gradient normal to the local flow direction balance the centrifugal force associated with the curvature of flow.. "
The diagram apparently shows the inertial frame where there is no inertial centrifugal force on the fluid piece. The text seems to talk about a rotating frame where the centripetal net pressure force is balanced by an inertial centrifugal force.
 
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A.T. said:
The diagram apparently shows the inertial frame where there is no inertial centrifugal force on the fluid piece. The text seems to talk about a rotating frame where the centripetal net pressure force is balanced by an inertial centrifugal force.
yes but you said that inertial centrifugal force is not pair(balance) to centripetal force
 
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Aeronautic Freek said:
yes but you said that inertial centrifugal force is not pair(balance) to centripetal force
You are confusing Newtons 3rd Law pair with force balance in Newtons 2nd Law.
 
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Aeronautic Freek said:
yes but you said that inertial centrifugal force is not pair(balance) to centripetal force
Third law pairs always act on different objects so they never balance each other. “Pair” relates to the third law and “balance” relates to the second law, so “pair(balance)” is kind of a contradiction.
 
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From the non-inertial frame of reference of an observer moving with the parcel of fluid, the centrifugal force is directed to the outside of the arc, and the force balance reads: $$P_{outside}A-P_{inside}A-F_c=0$$where $$F_c=m\frac{v^2}{R}$$with R representing the radius of curvature of the arc.
 
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From the non-inertial frame of reference of an observer moving with the parcel of fluid, the centrifugal force is directed to the outside of the arc, and the force balance reads: PoutsideA−PinsideA−Fc=0where Fc=mv2Rwith R representing the radius of curvature of the arc.
Thanks.
How you would write equation for inertial frame?

(Pout - Pin) x A = Frcf ?

Frcf= "reactive centrifugal force"...Frcf=mv2/R
 
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Aeronautic Freek said:
Thanks.
How you would write equation for inertial frame?

(Pout - Pin) x A = Frcf ?

Frcf= "reactive centrifugal force"...Frcf=mv2/R
The 2nd Law equation for the parcel of fluid in the inertial frame would be:

(Pout - Pin) x A = Fcp

Fcp= "net centripetal force"...Fcp=mv2/R

The equation for Frcf that the parcel exerts on the neighboring parcels would be:

Frcf = -Fcp
 
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1. What is Frcf?

Frcf stands for reactive centrifugal force, which is a force that acts on an object moving in a circular path. It is caused by the object's inertia and the centripetal force needed to keep it in a circular motion.

2. How is Frcf calculated?

The formula for Frcf is Frcf = -mv2/R, where m is the mass of the object, v is its velocity, and R is the radius of the circular path. This formula is derived from Newton's second law of motion, which states that force is equal to mass times acceleration.

3. What is the direction of Frcf?

The direction of Frcf is always perpendicular to the object's velocity and towards the center of the circular path. This means that it is constantly changing as the object moves along the circular path.

4. How does Frcf affect an object's motion?

Frcf is a reactive force, meaning that it is a result of the object's motion and not a force that is applied to it. It acts in the opposite direction of the object's motion and is responsible for keeping the object in a circular path.

5. What are some real-life examples of Frcf?

Frcf can be observed in many everyday situations, such as a car turning a corner, a rollercoaster ride, or a satellite orbiting the Earth. It is also a crucial concept in fields such as physics, engineering, and astronomy.

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