circular motion Flashcards

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what is uniform circular motion

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motion of an object moving at a constant speed along a circular path

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what is angular speed

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angular displacement per second

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3
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what is centripetal acceleration

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the acceleration of an object towards the centre of the circle

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4
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what is centripetal force

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the resultant force of an object that moves along a circular path

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