2024 Flashcards
1
Q
Centripetal acceleration
A
The acceleration of the object moves in a circular motion. It is directed towards the centre of the circle.
2
Q
SHM
A
Occurs when an object moves such that its acceleration is directed toward a fixed point and is proportional to its distance from the fixed point.
3
Q
3 assumptions
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- Intermolecular forces are negligible during collision
- Between collisions a molecule moves with uniform velocity.
- Volume of the molecules themselves can be neglected compared with the volume occupied by the gas.