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dliangsta
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Hi. I have a question that I can't seem to figure out in my self study of physics. Why does centripetal acceleration point inward?
When I drive around a corner, my body experiences a push away from the corner. I go that way, however, because of the car pushing me towards it. Not because of the centripetal acceleration, but because of its equal and opposite force.
That's what my brain tells me anyway, but I must have a logical flaw somewhere, or else 99% of the physics community wouldn't disagree with me. Can anyone help me? Thanks :)
When I drive around a corner, my body experiences a push away from the corner. I go that way, however, because of the car pushing me towards it. Not because of the centripetal acceleration, but because of its equal and opposite force.
That's what my brain tells me anyway, but I must have a logical flaw somewhere, or else 99% of the physics community wouldn't disagree with me. Can anyone help me? Thanks :)