Circular Motion Concepts
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What indicates that an object is experiencing angular acceleration?

  • Steady linear velocity
  • Constant speed along a circular path
  • Constant angular velocity
  • Increasing or decreasing rate of rotation (correct)

Which scenario illustrates an object moving in a circular path while experiencing constant angular velocity?

  • A bicycle wheel maintaining a constant speed (correct)
  • A figure skater pulling in their arms to spin faster
  • Electrons in an atom with varying speeds
  • A car speeding up around a curve

In the provided examples, which of the following demonstrates non-zero angular acceleration?

  • Earth's rotation on its axis
  • Winds in cyclones (correct)
  • Motor shafts in machines
  • Motorbikes at a constant speed

What factor primarily affects how fast a car moves along a curved path?

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Which condition best represents a situation where angular acceleration is zero?

<p>A bicycle tire rolling on a flat surface without any change in speed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded when the tangential force is constant while an object is moving in a circular path?

<p>The object moves at a constant speed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example demonstrates a system with constant speed and no angular acceleration?

<p>Ionized gases in a cyclotron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the linear velocity of an object on a circular path relate to its angular velocity?

<p>Linear velocity varies with the radius of the path and angular velocity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of centripetal acceleration for an object in circular motion?

<p>Inward toward the circle's center (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the magnitude of centripetal force relate to the mass of the object maintaining circular motion?

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If the velocity of an object in circular motion is doubled, what happens to the required centripetal force?

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Which statement is true regarding the relationship between centripetal force and the radius of the circular path?

<p>Inversely proportional to the radius (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of centripetal force in circular motion?

<p>It constantly changes the direction of motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to the centripetal force required when an object becomes heavier?

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What type of acceleration is experienced by an object moving in a circle?

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Why does water not fall out of a bucket when swung in a circular motion?

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Centripetal acceleration is proportional to which of the following?

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What happens to the speed of an object undergoing centripetal acceleration?

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What role does tangential acceleration play in circular motion?

<p>It has no effect on centripetal force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The centripetal force acts in which direction relative to the circular path?

<p>Toward the center of the circle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding tangential and centripetal forces in uniform circular motion?

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If a car travels at a constant speed around a circular track, which of the following components of acceleration is present?

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If the radius of the circular path is doubled, and the speed remains constant, how does the centripetal acceleration change?

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Flashcards

Centripetal acceleration

The acceleration that causes an object to move in a circle. It is always directed towards the center of the circle.

Centripetal force

The force that keeps an object moving in a circle, always directed towards the center.

Relationship between centripetal acceleration and speed

Centripetal acceleration is directly proportional to the square of the speed and inversely proportional to the radius.

Tangential velocity

The velocity of an object moving along a circular path. It is tangential to the circular path.

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Centripetal acceleration formula

ac = v^2/r, where ac is centripetal acceleration, v is speed, and r is radius.

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Constant speed in circular motion

The speed of an object moving in a circle can remain constant; only the direction of velocity changes throughout the motion.

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Centripetal Acceleration example calculation

If speed = 2 m/s and radius = 4 m, the centripetal acceleration is 1 m/s^2.

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Tangential Acceleration

If speed changes in circular motion then there is a tangential acceleration.

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Angular velocity

The rate of rotation around an axis.

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Angular acceleration

The rate of change of angular velocity.

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Constant Angular Velocity

Rotation at a fixed speed, no change in angular velocity.

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Increasing/Decreasing Angular Velocity

A change in rotation speed over time.

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Tangential force

Force affecting the speed along a curved path

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Circular motion

Movement along a circular path

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What causes circular motion?

A continuous force, called centripetal force, acting towards the center of the circle causes an object to follow a curved path instead of a straight line.

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Relationship between mass and centripetal force

Centripetal force is directly proportional to the mass of the object. Heavier objects require a greater force to maintain the same circular motion.

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Relationship between velocity and centripetal force

Centripetal force is directly proportional to the square of the velocity. Doubling the velocity requires four times the centripetal force.

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Why doesn't water fall out of a spinning bucket?

The centripetal force created by the spinning motion of the bucket acts on the water, preventing it from falling outwards.

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Constant speed, changing direction

An object moving in a circular path can have a constant speed, but its velocity is always changing due to the changing direction.

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Centripetal force example

The force of gravity acting on the moon as it orbits the Earth is the centripetal force.

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Study Notes

Uniform Circular Motion

  • Uniform circular motion describes an object moving in a circular path at a constant speed.
  • Velocity is constantly changing because the direction is always changing.
  • Although the speed is constant, the velocity is not constant.
  • Velocity is a vector quantity. Speed is a scalar quantity.

Non-Uniform Circular Motion

  • Non-uniform circular motion describes an object moving in a circular path with varying speed.
  • Velocity is changing in both magnitude and direction.

Circular Motion Concepts

  • Position: The location of an object in space. In UCM, the position changes at a constant rate around the circle.
  • Speed: The magnitude of velocity (how fast an object is moving). In UCM, the speed is constant.
  • Linear Velocity: The rate the object moves along the circle's circumference. In UCM it has a constant magnitude but its direction changes constantly.
  • Direction of Velocity: The orientation of the velocity vector. In UCM, the velocity vector's direction is always changing, and is always tangential to the circle.

Linear Acceleration

  • Magnitude: A = v²/r
  • Direction: Always points towards the center of the circle.
  • Relationship to Speed: Centripetal acceleration is directly proportional to the square of the speed and inversely proportional to the radius.

Angular Velocity (ω)

  • The rate of rotation, measured in radians per second (rad/s).
  • Is constant in uniform circular motion.
  • ω = Δθ/Δt
  • ω: Angular velocity
  • Δθ: Change in angular position
  • Δt: Change in time

Angular Acceleration (α)

  • The rate at which angular velocity changes, measured in rad/s².
  • Zero in uniform circular motion.
  • α = Δω/Δt
  • α: Angular acceleration
  • Δω: Change in angular velocity
  • Δt: Change in time

Force in Circular Motion

  • Centripetal Force: The force that keeps an object moving in a circular path.
  • Magnitude: Fc = mv²/r , where
  • Fc: Centripetal force
  • m: mass
  • v : Linear Velocity
  • r: Radius
  • Direction: Always points toward the center of the circle.

Static Friction

  • A force that prevents slipping between surfaces
  • In circular motion, static friction can be a centripetal force.

Tension

  • A force exerted by a stretched string, rope, or cable.
  • In circular motion, tension can be a centripetal force.

Normal Force

  • The force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it
  • Acts perpendicular to the surface.
  • In circular motion, normal force can act as a centripetal force.
  • Can be related to the angle of a sloped surface.

Gravitational Force

  • The force of attraction between two objects with mass. It can be a centripetal force in orbital motion.

Important Formulas

  • v = 2Ï€r/T
  • Centripetal acceleration = v²/r = 4π²r/T²
  • Centripetal force (Fc) = mv²/r = 4π²mr/T²
  • ω = 2Ï€/T

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of uniform and non-uniform circular motion. Key concepts include position, speed, linear velocity, and the distinction between speed and velocity. Test your understanding of how objects move in circular paths, both at constant and varying speeds.

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