Re: [Phys-l] Centrifugal redux

["LaMontagne, Bob" <RLAMONT@providence.edu>]

When I was getting my sailplane license I remember having to learn in
ground school that the inward component of lift when going in a circle
is just balanced by the centrifugal force. My question as to why you
would then fly in a circle was not welcomed by the instructor.

Bob at PC

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[mailto:phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of John
Clement
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:00 PM
To: 'Forum for Physics Educators'
Subject: [Phys-l] Centrifugal redux

http://physicsdichotomy.com

This is a good example of how the concept can be misunderstood, but
students
can use equations to still get "correct" answers.

John M. Clement
Houston, TX


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