Further Mechanics Flashcards
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What is centripetal acceleration?
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Describes an object moving in a circular path at a constant speed and changing velocity
2
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What is centripetal force?
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From newtons first law an aobject must have a resultant force to accelerate known as centripetal force
3
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Where does the centripetal force act?
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Towards the centre always
4
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What is angular speed?
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The angle an object moves per unit time
5
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How do you get from degrees to radians
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Multiply by (pi/180)
6
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How do you get from radians to degrees?
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multiply by (180/pi)
7
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What is simple harmonic motion?
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When acceleration is directly proportional to displacement in the opposite direction
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