3 Questions
Which force acts on an object moving along a circle and is directed towards the center of the circle?
Centripetal force
What is Kepler's first law of planetary motion?
The orbit of a planet is an ellipse with the Sun at one of the foci of the ellipse.
What is Kepler's third law of planetary motion?
The period of revolution of a planet around the Sun is directly proportional to the mean distance of the planet from the Sun.
Test your knowledge on circular motion and centripetal force with this quiz. Explore the concepts of objects moving along the circumference of a circle and the force that keeps them in motion. Challenge yourself with examples from the motion of the moon around the earth and the use of string to demonstrate centripetal force.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
