5 Questions
What is the defining characteristic of uniform circular motion?
Constant rate of rotation and constant tangential speed
In circular motion, what would happen to the object without the presence of centripetal force?
It would move in a straight line
What type of orbits around the Earth are examples of circular motion?
Circular orbits
What force causes the acceleration in circular motion?
Centripetal force
Which scenario is an example of circular motion?
A ceiling fan's blades rotating around a hub
Test your understanding of circular motion in physics with this quiz. Explore concepts such as uniform and non-uniform circular motion, equations of motion, and rotation around a fixed axis of a three-dimensional body.
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