what is the difference between centripital and centrifugal force?

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Centripetal force pulls an object towards the center of a circular path, while centrifugal force pushes an object away from the center.

Centripetal force is directed towards the center of rotation, while centrifugal force is directed away from the center.
Centripetal force is responsible for keeping an object in circular motion, while centrifugal force is experienced by the object moving in a circular path.
Centripetal force is a real force, while centrifugal force is a perceived or apparent force.
An example of centripetal force is the tension in a string when swinging a ball in a circular motion, while an example of centrifugal force is the feeling of being pushed outwards when turning in a car.
Centripetal force is necessary for the stability of objects in circular motion, while centrifugal force is a reaction force to centripetal force.

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