Centrifugal Acceleration Calculator

Calculate the centrifugal acceleration based on rotational speed and radius

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Centrifugal Acceleration (a) = ω² × r

Where:
a = Centrifugal Acceleration (m/s²)
ω = Rotational Speed (rad/s)
r = Radius (meters)

Centrifugal Acceleration Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Centrifugal Acceleration Calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the rotational speed (ω) in radians per second (rad/s).
  2. Enter the radius (r) in meters (m).
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the centrifugal acceleration.
  4. The result will be displayed in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Understanding Centrifugal Acceleration

Centrifugal acceleration is the apparent outward force that seems to act on a body moving in a circular path. It is given by the formula:

a = ω² × r

Centripetal acceleration increases with the square of the rotational speed and with the radius of the circular path. This means that even small changes in rotational speed or radius can result in significant changes in centrifugal acceleration.

Practical Applications

Centrifugal acceleration has numerous applications in engineering and physics:

  • Designing amusement park rides like centrifuges and roller coasters.
  • Calculating forces in fluid dynamics and rotating machinery.
  • Determining the apparent weight of objects in rotating reference frames.
  • Used in industrial centrifuges for separation processes.