centrifugal

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Centrifugal' refers to a force that moves an object away from the center or the middle of a circle, when the object is moving around it quickly. Like how clothes in a washing machine are pushed to the sides during spin cycle.

Examples in Different Contexts

In urban planning, 'centrifugal' forces can represent the factors pushing people to move away from city centers. An urban planner might analyze, 'The city's centrifugal tendencies are due to rising housing costs and congestion.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

We've been able to reduce our electricity usage by replacing our old pumps with more efficient centrifugal models. This is a positive step for our sustainability efforts.

Response:

Switching to centrifugal pumps was a smart move for our sustainability journey. It contributes to our energy conservation goals.

Tech

Scenario:

The new hard drives in the datacenter are performing as expected, but I have some concerns about the impact of operating temperatures on disk rotation.

Response:

I agree. Monitoring the impact of centrifugal forces on the hard disks provides insights for potential device failures.