Question

Give two applications of centrifugal force.

Answer 1

1. Centrifuge (shown in a diagram)

The centrifuge spins around a central axis, giving centrifugal force on suspended particles, and separates them as pallet at the bottom.

2. Washing machine

While working as a dryer, a tub of a washing machine spins fast which apply centrifugal force on water droplets trapped in cloths. this forces water out of clothes to the small holes on walls of the washing machine.