Centripetal Force Flashcards
1
Q
A centripetal force is any force that induces circular motion in an object. In our experiement what will serve as the centripetal force?
A
-the tension in the string.
2
Q
How is the centripetal force related to the radius of the circular path the mass is moving on?
A
-The force is inversely proportional to the radius of the path.
3
Q
How is the centripetal force related to the tangential velocity of the mass?
A
-The force is proportional to the square of the tangential velocity of the mass.
4
Q
How many masses did we use to perform the experiment?
A
-five differnet masses.
5
Q
For an object moving in a circle there must be a nonzero net force acting on it. Which of newton’s Laws tells us this?
A
-Newton’s First Law.
