Module 11 Flashcards
1
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Centripetal Force
A
The force necessary to make an object move in a circle. It is directed to the velocity of the object, which means it points toward the center of the circle.
2
Q
The Planets Of Our Solar System
A
Inner Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
3
Q
First Principal Of Circular Motion
A
Circular motion requires centripetal force
4
Q
The Second Principle Of Circular Motion
A
The larger the centripetal force, the faster an object travels in a circle of a given size.
5
Q
The Third Principal Of Circular Motion
A
At a given speed, the larger the centripetal force, the smaller the circle.
