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

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The discussion revolves around the concept of centrifugal force, particularly distinguishing between inertial and reactive centrifugal forces in the context of fluid dynamics. Participants explore the balance of forces in both inertial and non-inertial frames of reference, referencing a text by Doug McLean.

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  • Some participants assert that the pressure gradient normal to the flow direction balances the centrifugal force associated with flow curvature.
  • There is a contention regarding the existence of centrifugal force in a provided diagram, with some stating it does not depict centrifugal force.
  • One participant references Doug McLean's text, which discusses the balance of pressure gradient and centrifugal force, prompting further debate about the context of the statement.
  • Participants differentiate between inertial and non-inertial frames, suggesting that the inertial frame shows no centrifugal force while the non-inertial frame does.
  • There is a discussion about the relationship between inertial centrifugal force and centripetal force, with some arguing that they do not represent a balance as per Newton's laws.
  • Mathematical expressions are introduced to describe force balances in both inertial and non-inertial frames, including equations for reactive centrifugal force and net centripetal force.

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Participants express differing views on the definitions and roles of inertial and reactive centrifugal forces, with no consensus reached on the nature of their relationship or the validity of the diagram presented.

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Some statements rely on specific interpretations of Newton's laws, and the discussion includes unresolved mathematical steps regarding the force balance equations.

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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.
 
A.T. said:
There is no centrifugal force in your diagram.
That tell Doug Mclean who write this in his book...
 
Aeronautic Freek said:
That tell Doug Mclean who write this in his book...
He didn't ask about the centrifugal force, you did.
 
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.. "
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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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Chestermiller said:
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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