Circular Motion Flashcards

(40 cards)

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What is the definition of circular motion?

A

Circular motion is the movement of an object in a circular path.

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True or False: In circular motion, the object’s velocity is constant.

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False

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3
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What is the formula for centripetal acceleration?

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a = v^2 / r

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4
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What is the direction of centripetal acceleration in circular motion?

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Towards the center of the circle

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5
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What force is responsible for keeping an object in circular motion?

A

Centripetal force

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6
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What is the formula for centripetal force?

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Fc = m * v^2 / r

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What happens to centripetal force if the radius of the circle decreases?

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Centripetal force increases

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8
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What is the relationship between centripetal force and mass in circular motion?

A

Directly proportional

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9
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What is the relationship between centripetal force and velocity in circular motion?

A

Directly proportional

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10
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What is the formula for angular velocity?

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ω = v / r

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11
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What is the unit of angular velocity?

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radians per second (rad/s)

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12
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What is the relationship between angular velocity and period of revolution?

A

Inverse

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13
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What is the formula for period of revolution?

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T = 2π / ω

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14
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What is the relationship between period of revolution and frequency?

A

Inverse

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15
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What is the relationship between frequency and angular velocity?

A

Directly proportional

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16
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What is the formula for centripetal acceleration in terms of angular velocity?

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a = ω^2 * r

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17
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What is the relationship between centripetal acceleration and radius in circular motion?

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Directly proportional

18
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What is the formula for centripetal force in terms of angular velocity?

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Fc = m * ω^2 * r

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What is the relationship between centripetal force and angular velocity in circular motion?

A

Directly proportional

20
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What is the direction of gravitational force in circular motion?

A

Towards the center of the circle

21
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What is the formula for gravitational force in terms of centripetal force?

22
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What is the relationship between gravitational force and centripetal force in circular motion?

23
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What is the relationship between gravitational force and angular velocity in circular motion?

A

Directly proportional

24
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What is the formula for tension force in circular motion?

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T = m * (v^2 / r + g)

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What is the direction of tension force in circular motion?
Towards the center of the circle
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What is the formula for tension force in terms of centripetal force?
T = Fc
27
What is the relationship between tension force and centripetal force in circular motion?
Equal
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What is the formula for tension force in terms of angular velocity?
T = m * ω^2 * r + m * g
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What is the relationship between tension force and angular velocity in circular motion?
Directly proportional
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What is the formula for normal force in circular motion?
Fn = m * (v^2 / r - g)
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What is the direction of normal force in circular motion?
Away from the center of the circle
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What is the formula for normal force in terms of centripetal force?
Fn = Fc
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What is the relationship between normal force and centripetal force in circular motion?
Equal
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What is the formula for normal force in terms of angular velocity?
Fn = m * ω^2 * r - m * g
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What is the relationship between normal force and angular velocity in circular motion?
Directly proportional
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What is the direction of frictional force in circular motion?
Opposite to the direction of motion
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What is the formula for frictional force in terms of centripetal force?
Ff = Fc
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What is the relationship between frictional force and centripetal force in circular motion?
Equal
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What is the relationship between frictional force and angular velocity in circular motion?
Directly proportional
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What is the relationship between resultant force and centripetal force in circular motion?
Dependent on the specific scenario