circular motion Flashcards
1
Q
what is uniform circular motion
A
motion of an object moving at a constant speed along a circular path
2
Q
what is angular speed
A
angular displacement per second
3
Q
what is centripetal acceleration
A
the acceleration of an object towards the centre of the circle
4
Q
what is centripetal force
A
the resultant force of an object that moves along a circular path
