Non-uniform Circular Motion Quiz
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What type of acceleration is responsible for changing the magnitude of velocity in non-uniform circular motion?

  • Angular acceleration
  • Tangential acceleration (correct)
  • Radial acceleration
  • Linear acceleration
  • In which direction is the tangential acceleration directed during non-uniform circular motion?

  • Perpendicular to the velocity
  • Radial to the circle
  • Along or opposite to the velocity (correct)
  • Opposite to the velocity
  • What type of motion is described when the magnitude of the radial acceleration is not constant?

  • Non-uniform circular motion (correct)
  • Linear motion
  • Oscillatory motion
  • Uniform circular motion
  • What is responsible for changing the angular velocity at every instant in non-uniform circular motion?

    <p>Angular acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the angular acceleration is constant and along the axis of rotation, where are all quantities like angular velocity directed?

    <p>Along the axis of rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the angular acceleration is along a direction other than axial during non-uniform circular motion?

    <p>It creates a perpendicular component to the axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceleration responsible for changing the magnitude of velocity in non-uniform circular motion?

    <p>Tangential acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceleration that is still present in non-uniform circular motion even though the magnitude is not constant?

    <p>Centripetal or radial acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceleration that is always tangential and responsible for changing the magnitude of velocity?

    <p>Tangential acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acceleration is directed along or opposite to the velocity in non-uniform circular motion?

    <p>Tangential acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes it possible to use scalar notation and write kinematical equations of motion for non-uniform circular motion?

    <p>Constant angular acceleration along the axis of rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction is the angular acceleration directed when the particles are still in the same plane during non-uniform circular motion?

    <p>Along the axis of rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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