motion in a circle Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
1 rad
A
the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle
2
Q
angular speed
A
angle swept out by the radius of the circle per unit time
3
Q
angular velocity
A
angular speed in a given direction
4
Q
centripetal acceleration
A
acceleration towards the centre of the circle
