Relative to the object - the turning axis is the work involved to create the centripetal force - the string becomes taut - centrifugal force
Ok, and the centrifugal force acts on?
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No I said if you thought something your intellect rivals gardening tools - I did not say your intellect rivals gardening tools - subtle but important difference....
I missed the straw man argument, but don't mince words. You intended to either be unkind or show your superiority. Either way it is a personal attack.
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Propelling means setting something in motion.
...and in the context of swinging a golf club that requires?
Propelling is a very well known and understood word. It involves application of force, and the rate of application of force is power. Centrifugal force does not power anything, let alone the golf swing. Either directly or indirectly, Homer said that centrifugal force causes the throw out effect and this makes the clubhead go faster. Centrifugal force does not cause the throw out effect.
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It does help if you understand what your referencing.
So explain the misunderstandings. I've explained that Homer either misunderstood or deliberately misrepresented centrifugal force. I've explained the misunderstanding of the rock and string example. I've explained the common misunderstanding about what the endless belt model shows. Go for it! Tell me where I'm wrong. I can assure you though, that TGM vernacular is not at all essential to understanding centrifugal force. You may also wish to quote something from the TGM book which shows that Homer really did get it right about centrifugal force.
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