Hitec University Taxila Cantt: Engineering Mechanics (Lab)
Hitec University Taxila Cantt: Engineering Mechanics (Lab)
Engineering
Mechanics (Lab)
Experiment # 04
Submitted To:
Madam. Munazza Haq
By
Ahmed Hassan
14-ME-019
Section (A)
EXPERIMENT # 04
Ahmed Hassan
14-ME-019
Objective:
Calculating centrifugal force by varying mass, radius and
velocity.
Apparatus:
Centrifugal force apparatus.
Diagram:
Explanation:
The outward force acted on a body during a circular motion is
called centrifugal force.
Mathematically:
m v 2
F=
r
Mass, velocity and radius are all related when you calculate
centrifugal force. In fact, when you know this information, you can
use physical equations to calculate how much force required to
keep an object moving in a circle at the same speed.
Ahmed Hassan
Procedure:
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EXPERIMENT # 04
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Velocity
(rad/sec)
Radius
(m)
Fc
(N)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Constant Velocity = . rad/sec
Sr#
Mass
(kg)
Radius
(m)
Fc
(N)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Constant Radius = . m
Sr#
1
2
3
Velocity
(rad/sec)
Mass
(kg)
Fc
(N)
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5
6
Conclusion:
Applications:
Centrifugal force has vast applications in mechanical engineering. It is
used in:
Centrifugal governor that controls the speed of engine.
Centrifugal clutch.
Centrifuges.
Spin casting.
Amusement rides.
Artificial gravity in space ships.