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Uniform Circular Motion

Did you know that centrifugal force isn't really a thing? I mean, it's a thing, it's just not real. In fact, physicists call it a "fictitious force." Mind blown yet? To explore this idea further, this week Shini sits down with us to discuss centripetal force, centrifugal force, and a few other bits of physics to help us understand uniform circular motion.

English
  • Originally Aired May 12, 2016
  • Runtime 9 minutes
  • Production Company PBS Digital Studios
  • Created September 10, 2024 by
    LCE
  • Modified September 10, 2024 by
    LCE