Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle Formula

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Centrifugal Force is the apparent outward force on a mass when it is rotated. Check FAQs
Fc=WV2gRCurve
Fc - Centrifugal Force?W - Weight of Vehicle?V - Vehicle Velocity?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?RCurve - Curve Radius?

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166.5306Edit=51Edit80Edit29.8Edit200Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fc=WV2gRCurve
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fc=51kg80km/h29.8m/s²200m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fc=518029.8200
Next Step Evaluate
Fc=166.530612244898N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fc=166.5306N

Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle Formula Elements

Variables
Centrifugal Force
Centrifugal Force is the apparent outward force on a mass when it is rotated.
Symbol: Fc
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Weight of Vehicle
Weight of vehicle is the total safe weight of the vehicle which passes through the centre of gravity.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vehicle Velocity
Vehicle Velocity can be described as the amount of distance vehicle travelled in a perticular time.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Acceleration due to Gravity
The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Curve Radius
Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: RCurve
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Centrifugal Ratio category

​Go Speed of Vehicle given Centrifugal Force
V=FcgRCurveW
​Go Radius of Curve given Centrifugal Force
RCurve=WV2gFc
​Go Centrifugal Ratio
PWratio=V2RCurveg
​Go Design Speed of Highway
V1=RCurveg4

How to Evaluate Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle?

Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle evaluator uses Centrifugal Force = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius) to evaluate the Centrifugal Force, The Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle formula is defined as a force, arising from the body's inertia, which appears to act on a body moving in a circular path and is directed away from the centre around which the body is moving. Centrifugal Force is denoted by Fc symbol.

How to evaluate Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle, enter Weight of Vehicle (W), Vehicle Velocity (V), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Curve Radius (RCurve) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle

What is the formula to find Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle?
The formula of Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle is expressed as Centrifugal Force = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius). Here is an example- 166.5306 = (51*22.2222222222222^2)/(9.8*200).
How to calculate Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle?
With Weight of Vehicle (W), Vehicle Velocity (V), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Curve Radius (RCurve) we can find Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle using the formula - Centrifugal Force = (Weight of Vehicle*Vehicle Velocity^2)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius).
Can the Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle be negative?
Yes, the Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle?
Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Centrifugal Force Acting on Vehicle can be measured.
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