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State two differences between centripetal and centrifugal force.

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(i) The centripetal force is a real force, while the centrifugal force is a virtual (or fictitious) force.
(ii) The centripetal force is directed towards the centre of circular path, while the ocntrifugal force is directed away from the centre of circular path.
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