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What is the net force that acts perpendicular to the direction of the velocity, towards the centre of the circle?
Centripetal force
What is the formula for the speed of an object moving in a circle of radius r?
v = 2πr / t or v = ωr
What is the formula for the centripetal acceleration of an object moving in a circle?
a = v² / r or a = ω²r
What is the formula for the centripetal force of an object moving in a circle?
F = mv² / r or F = mω²r
What can be the sources of centripetal force?
Gravitational fields, friction, tension in a rope, etc.
Why is it important to use the resultant force when an object experiences multiple forces?
Because the centripetal force is the net force acting towards the centre of the circle.
How can circular motion be investigated experimentally?
By tying a bung to a piece of string and threading it through a glass tube, with a weight suspended from the other end.
What is the role of the weight in the experimental setup to investigate circular motion?
It provides the centripetal force, F = Mg, through the tension in the string.
What is the expression for the centripetal force in terms of the mass of the object and the angular velocity?
F = mω²r
What is the definition of a radian?
A radian is the angle subtended by a circular arc with a length equal to the radius of the circle.
How do you convert an angle from degrees to radians?
Divide the angle by 360 and then multiply by 2π.
What is the period of an object moving in a circle?
The time, in seconds, taken for an object to travel a full circle.
What is the formula relating frequency and period?
f = 1/T
What is the unit of angular velocity?
rads^-1
What is the formula for angular velocity?
ω = θ/t
Why does an object moving in a circle experience a constantly changing velocity?
Because its direction is constantly changing.
What is the purpose of a centripetal force?
To keep the object moving in a circle.
How is angular velocity related to the period of an object moving in a circle?
ω = 2π/T
What is the relationship between the velocity of an object moving in a circle and its acceleration?
The velocity of an object moving in a circle is constantly changing, and this change in velocity is provided by the centripetal acceleration.
What is the direction of the centripetal force relative to the velocity of the object?
The centripetal force acts perpendicular to the direction of the velocity, towards the centre of the circle.
How does the centripetal force relate to the mass of the object and the radius of the circle?
The centripetal force is proportional to the mass of the object and inversely proportional to the radius of the circle.
What is the purpose of the weight in the experimental setup to investigate circular motion?
The weight provides the necessary centripetal force to keep the object moving in a circle.
Why is it necessary to use the resultant force when an object experiences multiple forces?
Because the centripetal force is the net force acting towards the centre of the circle, and multiple forces may act on the object.
What is the role of friction in circular motion?
Friction can be a source of centripetal force, providing the necessary force to keep the object moving in a circle.
How does the angular velocity of an object relate to its circular motion?
The angular velocity is a measure of how fast the object is moving around the circle, and it is related to the centripetal acceleration and force.
What is the significance of the formula 𝐹𝐹 = 𝑚𝑚𝑣𝑣 2 = 𝑚𝑚𝜔𝜔2 𝑟𝑟 𝑟𝑟 in circular motion?
This formula relates the centripetal force to the mass of the object, its velocity, and the radius of the circle, and is a fundamental concept in circular motion.
What is the relationship between the period of an object moving in a circle and its angular velocity?
The period of the object is inversely proportional to its angular velocity.
What is the significance of the radius of the circle in defining a radian?
The radius of the circle is used as the length of the circular arc to define a radian.
Explain why the velocity of an object moving in a circle is constantly changing, even if its speed remains constant.
The velocity of an object moving in a circle is constantly changing because its direction is constantly changing, and velocity is a vector quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
What is the relationship between the period and frequency of an object moving in a circle?
The period and frequency are inversely proportional, with the formula f = 1/T.
How does the angular velocity of an object moving in a circle relate to the angle it has travelled through?
The angular velocity is the rate of change of angle, given by the formula 𝜔𝜔 = 𝜃𝜃/𝑡𝑡.
What is the purpose of the centripetal force in circular motion?
The centripetal force is responsible for keeping the object moving in a circle, by constantly changing its direction.
Explain why the unit of angular velocity is rads-1.
The unit of angular velocity is rads-1 because it is the rate of change of angle, measured in radians, per unit time.
What is the significance of the formula 𝜔𝜔 = 2𝜋𝜋/𝑇𝑇 in circular motion?
The formula relates the angular velocity to the period of an object moving in a circle, showing that the angular velocity is inversely proportional to the period.
How does the angular velocity of an object moving in a circle relate to its frequency?
The angular velocity is related to the frequency by the formula 𝜔𝜔 = 2𝜋𝜋𝑓𝑓.
What is the significance of the direction of the centripetal force in circular motion?
The centripetal force acts towards the centre of the circle, which allows the object to maintain its circular path.
Test your understanding of circular motion, including radians, period, and frequency in kinematics with this A-level physics quiz.
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