Angular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is α? Units?
A
Angular acceleration
(Rads/sec ²)
2
Q
What is ω? Units?
A
Angular velocity
(Rad/s)
3
Q
What is theta? Units?
A
Angular displacement
(Radians)
4
Q
What force on an object is necessary to maintain circular motion?
A
Centripetal (radial or central)
5
Q
What does centripetal force on an object result in?
A
Centripetal (radial or central) acceleration of the object.
