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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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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