Explain why centrifugal force is called a pseudo force.

1.	Explain why centrifugal force is called a pseudo force.
Answer» A force which arises from gravitational, electromagnetic or nuclear interaction between matter is called a real force. The centrifugal force does not arise due to any of these interactions. Therefore, it is not a real force. The centrifugal force in the noninertial frame of reference of a particle in circular motion is the effect of the acceleration of the frame of reference. Therefore, it is called a pseudo or fictitious force.

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A force which arises from gravitational, electromagnetic or nuclear interaction between matter is called a real force. The centrifugal force does not arise due to any of these interactions. Therefore, it is not a real force.

The centrifugal force in the noninertial frame of reference of a particle in circular motion is the effect of the acceleration of the frame of reference. Therefore, it is called a pseudo or fictitious force.

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Explain why centrifugal force is called a pseudo force.

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