5.2.2: Centripetal Force Flashcards
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Circular motion
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An object is moving in a circular path at a constant speed due to a force acting towards the centre of the circle.
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Centripetal acceleration
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The acceleration acting on a body in circular motion, in the same direction as the centripetal force (towards the centre of the circle)
3
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Centripetal force
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A constant net force towards the centre of rotation, which is perpendicular to velocity. The speed is constant around the circular path, as is the magnitude of the force.
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