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GCSE-CircularMotion Flashcards

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In circular motion the direction of the velocity is along a…????

A

tangent to the orbit

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In circular motion the acceleration acts towards the …?

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centre

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In circular motion the total force acts towards the … ?

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centre

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If you increase the mass of the object in circular motion, the required centripetal force …?

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increases

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If you increase the velocity of the object in circular motion, the required centripetal force …?

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increases

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If you increase the radius of the circle in circular motion, the required centripetal force …?

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decreases

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The resultant force acting on an object moving in a circle is called the …??

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centripetal force

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The centripetal force on the Earth as it orbits the Sun is caused by …?

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gravity

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The centripetal force on a car as it turns a corner is caused by …?

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friction

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The centripetal force on a conker being whirled round on a string is caused by the …?

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tension

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