DEMYSTIFYING THE ILLUSION: CENTRIPETAL VS. CENTRIFUGAL FORCE

When a object rounds a bend, we often feel a pressure pushing us to the side. This sensation is known as centrifugal feeling, but it's actually an illusion. The true driving force at play is centripetal force, which acts centrally to keep the object on its trajectory. Centripetal force is provided by the road surface, and it's always pointed towar