2.6 Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the centripetal acceleration?
A
Acceleration of an object moving in a circle at a constant speed. Centripetal acceleration always acts towards the centre of the circle
2
Q
What is the centripetal force?
A
The resultant force towards the centre of a circle acting on an object moving in a circular path
3
Q
What does the centripetal force on an object depend on ?3
A
The mass
Its speed
The radius of the circle
