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Centrifugal means center fleeing (away from center) and centripetal is center seeking (towards the center).

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Centrifugal force is an outward force that acts on an object moving in a circular path, pushing it away from the center. Centripetal force is an inward force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, pulling it towards the center. In simple terms, centrifugal force feels like you're being pushed away from the center, while centripetal force feels like you're being pulled towards the center.

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