motion in a circle Flashcards
1
Q
Define the radian
A
One radian is the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of length equal to the radius of the circle
2
Q
Angular velocity ω
A
rate of change of angle θ
ω = θ/t
3
Q
equation for speed v for object moving in circulat motion
A
v = rω
4
Q
acceleration formulas for circlular motion
A
a = vω
a=rω2
a= v2/r
5
Q
define centripetal force
A
a force acting perpendicular to line of motion causing circular motion
6
Q
centripetal force equations
A
F = mv2/r
F = mrω2