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Which of the following is an example of circular motion?
Which of the following is an example of circular motion?
- A ball rolling down a hill
- A car moving in a straight line (correct)
- A stone being thrown upwards
- A person walking in a straight line
What is the defining characteristic of circular motion?
What is the defining characteristic of circular motion?
- Constant speed
- Changing direction
- Constant direction (correct)
- Changing speed
Which type of circular motion involves a constant angular rate of rotation and constant speed?
Which type of circular motion involves a constant angular rate of rotation and constant speed?
- Non-uniform circular motion
- Uniform circular motion (correct)
- Rotational motion
- Linear motion
What does the equations of motion describe in circular motion?
What does the equations of motion describe in circular motion?
Which of the following is an example of circular motion involving rotation around a fixed axis?
Which of the following is an example of circular motion involving rotation around a fixed axis?
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Circular Motion
Circular Motion
Movement of an object along a circular path.
Constant Direction
Constant Direction
A key characteristic of circular motion where the path is curved, but speed may vary.
Uniform Circular Motion
Uniform Circular Motion
Circular motion with constant speed and angular rate of rotation.
Equations of Motion in Circular Motion
Equations of Motion in Circular Motion
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Rotational Circular Motion
Rotational Circular Motion
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Circular Motion
- Circular motion is exemplified by an object moving in a circular path, such as a car moving around a circular track.
Defining Characteristics
- The defining characteristic of circular motion is an object's consistent change in direction.
Types of Circular Motion
- Uniform circular motion involves a constant angular rate of rotation and constant speed.
Equations of Motion
- The equations of motion describe the position, velocity, and acceleration of an object in circular motion.
Examples of Circular Motion
- A spinning top rotating around a fixed axis is an example of circular motion involving rotation around a fixed axis.
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