Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the resultant force that causes this acceleration called
A
Centripetal force
And is always directed towards the centre of the circle
2
Q
When does the centripetal force needed to make an object perform circular motion increase
A
As the mass increases
The speed increases
The radius of circle decreases
3
Q
When an object moves in a circle it does what
A
Continuously accelerates towards the centre of the circle
This acceleration changes the direction of motion of the body, not it’s speed
