High School Senior Circular Motion Quiz
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of circular motion?

  • Motion of an object in a straight line
  • Motion of an object in a two-dimensional plane with constant speed (correct)
  • Motion of an object in a random path
  • Motion of an object in a three-dimensional plane with varying speed

    • What is the characteristic of the velocity vector in circular motion?

  • It remains constant throughout the motion
  • It points in the direction of the center of the circle
  • It changes magnitude but not direction
  • It points in the direction of the tangent to the circle (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of circular motion?

  • A horse running in a circular track (correct)
  • A bird flying in a zigzag pattern
  • A ball thrown in a random direction
  • A car moving in a straight line

    • What is the defining feature of circular motion?

    <p>Constant speed and constant direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In circular motion, what is the direction of the centripetal force?

    <p>It points opposite to the direction of the velocity vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of circular motion?

    <p>Constant acceleration along the circular path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In circular motion, what is the direction of the centripetal force?

    <p>Radially inward towards the center of the circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the velocity vector in circular motion?

    <p>Tangential to the circular path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of circular motion?

    <p>Rotation of a Ferris wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct description of circular motion?

    <p>Motion of an object with constant speed along a circular path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser