Circular Motion Acceleration Concepts
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Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating centripetal acceleration?

  • $a = rac{v^2}{r}$ (correct)
  • $a = rac{v}{2r}$
  • $a = rac{v}{r}$
  • $a = rac{v^2}{2r}$

    • What unit is used to measure angular acceleration?

  • Degrees per second
  • Meters per second
  • Revolutions per second
  • Radians per second (correct)

    • How is tangential acceleration calculated?

  • Multiplying tangential velocity by the radius of the circle
  • Dividing tangential velocity by the radius of the circle
  • Multiplying angular acceleration by the radius of the circle (correct)
  • Dividing angular acceleration by the radius of the circle

    • Which type of acceleration is always directed towards the center of the circle?

    <p>Centripetal acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does centripetal acceleration become significant?

    <p>When the speed remains constant but the direction of motion changes continuously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between linear acceleration and angular acceleration?

    <p>Angular acceleration is directly proportional to linear acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • There are three types of acceleration when dealing with objects in circular motion: angular acceleration, tangential acceleration, and centripetal acceleration.
    • Angular acceleration is based on linear acceleration and is represented by the symbol alpha, calculated as the change in angular velocity over time.
    • Angular acceleration is measured in radians per second, reflecting the angle of change in circular motion.
    • Tangential acceleration is directed tangent to the circle and is calculated by multiplying angular acceleration by the radius of the circle.
    • In tangential acceleration, meters per second are used instead of radians to convert angular motion to linear motion.
    • Centripetal acceleration always points towards the center of the circle and is based on uniform circular motion.
    • Centripetal acceleration is calculated by the formula a = v^2 / r, where v is the tangential velocity and r is the radius of the circle.
    • Centripetal acceleration is significant in cases where the speed remains constant but the direction of motion changes continuously in circular motion.

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    Learn about angular acceleration, tangential acceleration, and centripetal acceleration in circular motion and how they are calculated. Explore the relationship between linear and angular motion in rotating objects.

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