Chapter 16 - circular motion Flashcards

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1
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How many radians are there is 360 degrees?

A

2 pi

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What are the SI units of angular velocity?

A

Radians per second.

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3
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What is the definition of angular velocity?

A

The rate of change of angle.

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How do you calculate angular velocity from time period (T)?

A

Angular velocity = 2 pi / T

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How do you calculate angular velocity from frequency (f)?

A

Angular velocity = 2 pi f

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6
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What is required for uniform circular motion?

A

A force that always acts perpendicular to velocity.

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7
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Why doesn’t a centripetal force do any work on an object in circular motion!

A

The force has no component in the dircetion of motion/is always perpendicular to motion.

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How do you calculate linear velocity from the time period (T) of an object in circular motion?

A

v = 2 pi r / T

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How do you calculate linear velocity from angular velocity?

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v = angular velocity x radius

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10
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How is it possible for an object to experience an acceleration but travel at a constant speed?

A

If acceleration is perpendicular to velocity, the velocity will change direction whilst speed is constant.

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11
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What provides the centripetal force for a car turning a corner?

A

Friction from the road on the tyres.

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12
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What provides the centripetal force on the moon?

A

The gravitational attraction of the Earth.

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13
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Apart from friction what contributes to the centripetal force on a banked track?

A

The horizontal component of the normal reaction.

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If a mass on a string is swung in a vertical circle where is the tension greatest?

A

At the bottom of the circle.

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If a mass on a string is swung in a vertical circle where is the tension least?

A

At the top of the circle.

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