8 Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Angular displacement, θ
A
The angle through which an object turns with respect to centre of the circular path
θ=s/r
Where s is arc length and r is radius
2
Q
Angular velocity, ω
A
Rate of change of angular displacement
ω=dθ/dt
ω=2π/T
ω=v/r
3
Q
Centripetal acceleration
A
a = v^2/r = rω^2 = vω
4
Q
Centripetal force
A
F = ma = mv^2/r = mrω^2 = mvω