Circular Motion and Gravity - Uniform Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
uniform circular motion
A
- motion of an object in a circle at a constant speed
2
Q
periodic motion
A
- motion that repeats itself after a certain amount of time
3
Q
centripetal force (F_c)
A
- a force pulling an object in toward the center of the circle
- pulls an object sideways, bending path into a circle
4
Q
tension
A
- force on a string
