Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when an object moves in a circular motion
A
It’s continuously accelerates toward the centre
2
Q
What does the acceleration of a circular motion change
A
Direction of motion of the body NOT SPEED
3
Q
What is the resulting force causing the acceleration called
A
Centripetal force
4
Q
How does the centripetal force needed in order to make an object move in a circular motion increase
3 things
A
Mass of object increases
Speed of object increase
Radius of object decreases
