Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
which centripetal force acts on earth
A
Gravity
2
Q
what centripetal force acts on a ball in the game swing ball
A
tension from the string
3
Q
name the centripetal force which keeps cars moving around a roundabout
A
friction between the road and tyres
4
Q
which centripetal force keeps electrons in orbit around the nucleus of an atom
A
electrostatic force
5
Q
what is constantly changing for an object in circular motion
A
the direction of travel
6
Q
2 factors that increase centripetal force on an object
A
- greater mass
- larger velocity
- smaller radius
