Uniform Circular Motion Flashcards

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1
Q

It can be described as the
motion of an object in a
circle at a constant speed.

A

Uniform Circular Motion

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2
Q

As an object moves in a
______, it is constantly
changing its _________.

A

Circle / Direction

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3
Q

The direction of the
velocity vector is the
same as the direction of
the object’s motion,
that is, it is at every
instant is in a direction
_______ to the circle.

A

Tangent

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4
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We call the acceleration of
an object moving in uniform
circular motion the

A

centripetal acceleration (ac).

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Q

what is the formula of centripetal acceleration ?

A

v(2) / r

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Q

A 900-kg car moving at 10 m/s takes a turn around
a circle with a radius of 25.0 m. Determine the acceleration
of the car.

A

4 m/s(2)

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7
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Find the centripetal acceleration of an object with a mass of 10 kg moving at 20 m/s with a radius of 30 m

A

13.33m/s(2)

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8
Q

it is responsible for the centripetal acceleration that is directed towards the center of the circle

A

Centripetal Force

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If the centripetal force is removed, the object will not continue moving in a circular path. Rather, it will move ______ to the circular path at the point where the force was cut or removed.

A

Tangent

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what is the formula o centripetal force?

A

f(c) =ma(c)

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what is the other formula of acceleration?

A

a(c) = f(c) / m

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A rock tied to a string is moving in a uniform circular motion due to the exerted centripetal force of 10 N causing a centripetal acceleration of 10.5 m/s2. What is the mass of the rock?

A

0.95 KG

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13
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is the motion of an object in a circle or arc with a constant speed.

A

Uniform Circular Motiom

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Q

“Centripetal” means

A

center-seeking

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