Centrifugal force

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001797",
  "term": "Centrifugal force",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The apparent force that acts outward on a body moving in a circular path, relative to the rotating frame of reference. This force is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the centripetal force that keeps the object in its circular motion. In centrifugation, this force drives the separation of particles from a fluid.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "acceleration"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 965 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/centrifugal-force/"
}