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If F=m.ω^2.r represents the centrifugal force then which of the following expressions represents controlling force.

(a) F

(b) 2F

(c) -2F

(d) -F

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My enquiry is from Controlling Force topic in section Governors of Machine Dynamics

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Right answer is (d) -F

The best explanation: Inward force acts on the body of the governor which is centripetal in nature. This force is called controlling force and acts in the opposite direction to that of centrifugal force.

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