2. Uniform Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What does uniform mean in physics terms?
A
constant
2
Q
What is uniform circular motion?
A
an object moving in a circular path with constant speed
3
Q
What is acceleration doing during uniform circular motion?
A
changing the direction of the velocity to maintain the circular motion
4
Q
For uniform circular motion, how are acceleration and velocity change related?
A
they have the same direction
5
Q
What direction does ac face in uniform circular motion?
A
toward the center of the circle
6
Q
What does centripetal mean?
A
toward the center
7
Q
What is the equation for centripetal acceleration?
A
ac = (v2)/r
8
Q
What is the magnitude if centripetal force?
A
F = (mv2)/r
9
Q
What is tangential acceleration?
A
acceleration that changes an objects speed
10
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