Circular Motion Flashcards
Define Period
The time taken for one complete oscillation
Define Frequency
The number of oscillations per second
What is the value of a Radian in degrees
57.3°
Define Angular Velocity
The angle swept out by the radius per unit time
What is centripetal force on an orbiting object
The resultant force that acts upon the object towards the center of the circle
In what direction is tension always acting when in a system in SHM
Towards the center of the circle
Radian
The angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius
in what direction does the centripetal acceleration always act towards
The center of the circle
What is the symbol for angular velocity and its unit
omega, ω, rads^-1
What is the symbol for orbital velocity and its unit
v, ms^-1
