Circular Motion in Physics
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What is circular motion?

  • Movement of an object in a back-and-forth motion
  • Movement of an object along the circumference of a circle or rotation along a circular arc (correct)
  • Movement of an object in a straight line path
  • Movement of an object in a random, unpredictable pattern
  • What does uniform circular motion entail?

  • Motion with a constant rate of rotation and constant tangential speed (correct)
  • Motion in a three-dimensional space
  • Motion with irregular and unpredictable speed
  • Motion with a changing rate of rotation
  • What happens to the distance between the body and a fixed point on its surface in circular motion?

  • It decreases as the body moves along the circular path
  • It varies randomly
  • It remains the same (correct)
  • It increases as the body moves along the circular path
  • What is responsible for the acceleration in circular motion?

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

    Which of the following is an example of circular motion?

    <p>A stone that is tied to a rope and is being swung in circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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