Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Applications of Newton's Laws - Conceptual Questions - Page 177: 18

Answer

The centripetal forces vary between the clothes and water, allowing them to be separated.

Work Step by Step

The clothes and water experience centripetal force. This force is equal to $$F_c=\frac{mv^2}{R}$$ However, the mass of the clothes is huge compared to the mass of a small water drop. Therefore, the water would get moved away from the clothes and out of the circle faster than the clothes get moved away from the circle.
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