Paper 1: Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What does a body moving in a circular path with a constant speed have?
A
A changing velocity
2
Q
When does velocity of a body change?
A
When its speed or direction of motion changes
3
Q
What must you have for circular motion to occur?
A
A force acting inwards along the radius of the circle (centripetal force)
4
Q
What way does objects move in a centripetal force?
A
At right angles
5
Q
What are the 4 main types of centripetal forces?
A
Gravitational
Frictional
tension
Electrostatic
