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What is the primary cause of rotational motion?
What is the primary cause of rotational motion?
- Change in linear velocity
- Applied force through the center of mass
- Torque (correct)
- Linear acceleration
What quantity measures the resistance of an object to changes in its rotational motion?
What quantity measures the resistance of an object to changes in its rotational motion?
- Moment of inertia (correct)
- Torque
- Angular velocity
- Angular acceleration
Which of the following quantities remains constant in a closed system with no external torques?
Which of the following quantities remains constant in a closed system with no external torques?
- Angular velocity
- Rotational kinetic energy
- Angular momentum (correct)
- Moment of inertia
What does angular position specify?
What does angular position specify?
What is the correct relationship between torque ($\tau$), moment of inertia ($I$), and angular acceleration ($\alpha$)?
What is the correct relationship between torque ($\tau$), moment of inertia ($I$), and angular acceleration ($\alpha$)?
If the net torque on an object is zero, what can be said about its angular momentum?
If the net torque on an object is zero, what can be said about its angular momentum?
Which of the following factors affects the moment of inertia of an object?
Which of the following factors affects the moment of inertia of an object?
What is the SI unit for angular velocity?
What is the SI unit for angular velocity?
A figure skater spins faster when she pulls her arms inward. Which principle explains this phenomenon?
A figure skater spins faster when she pulls her arms inward. Which principle explains this phenomenon?
How is torque defined mathematically?
How is torque defined mathematically?
A solid cylinder and a hollow cylinder have the same mass and radius. Which has the larger moment of inertia about its central axis?
A solid cylinder and a hollow cylinder have the same mass and radius. Which has the larger moment of inertia about its central axis?
What is the angular acceleration of a spinning object if its angular velocity remains constant?
What is the angular acceleration of a spinning object if its angular velocity remains constant?
If you double the radius of a rotating object, how does its moment of inertia change, assuming the mass remains the same and is uniformly distributed?
If you double the radius of a rotating object, how does its moment of inertia change, assuming the mass remains the same and is uniformly distributed?
A spinning top slows down due to friction. What happens to its angular momentum?
A spinning top slows down due to friction. What happens to its angular momentum?
Two objects have the same kinetic energy. Object A has a larger moment of inertia than Object B. Which object has a greater angular speed?
Two objects have the same kinetic energy. Object A has a larger moment of inertia than Object B. Which object has a greater angular speed?
Which of the following affects the dynamics of rotational systems?
Which of the following affects the dynamics of rotational systems?
A merry-go-round is spinning at a constant rate. What is the net torque acting on it?
A merry-go-round is spinning at a constant rate. What is the net torque acting on it?
If a rotating object's moment of inertia decreases, and no external torque acts on it, what happens to its angular velocity?
If a rotating object's moment of inertia decreases, and no external torque acts on it, what happens to its angular velocity?
A wheel is rotating with constant angular acceleration. Which of the following is true?
A wheel is rotating with constant angular acceleration. Which of the following is true?
How does increasing the length of the lever arm affect the torque produced by a given force?
How does increasing the length of the lever arm affect the torque produced by a given force?
An object is rotating. If its rotational kinetic energy is doubled, by what factor does its angular momentum change?
An object is rotating. If its rotational kinetic energy is doubled, by what factor does its angular momentum change?
A hoop and a disk with the same mass and radius roll down an incline without slipping. Which one reaches the bottom first?
A hoop and a disk with the same mass and radius roll down an incline without slipping. Which one reaches the bottom first?
A torque is applied to a rotating object, causing it to speed up. If the torque is then reversed, what happens to the object?
A torque is applied to a rotating object, causing it to speed up. If the torque is then reversed, what happens to the object?
Two identical objects are rotating. Object A has twice the angular momentum of Object B. What is the ratio of their rotational kinetic energies?
Two identical objects are rotating. Object A has twice the angular momentum of Object B. What is the ratio of their rotational kinetic energies?
A wheel starts from rest and accelerates uniformly. What remains constant during each revolution?
A wheel starts from rest and accelerates uniformly. What remains constant during each revolution?
What is the correct expression for the angular momentum ($L$) of a particle with respect to a point, where $r$ is the position vector and $p$ is the linear momentum?
What is the correct expression for the angular momentum ($L$) of a particle with respect to a point, where $r$ is the position vector and $p$ is the linear momentum?
A particle moves in a circle with constant speed. Which of the following is true about its angular momentum with respect to the center of the circle?
A particle moves in a circle with constant speed. Which of the following is true about its angular momentum with respect to the center of the circle?
Two gears are meshed together. If one gear has twice the radius of the other, how are their angular speeds related?
Two gears are meshed together. If one gear has twice the radius of the other, how are their angular speeds related?
The moment of inertia of a system can change if:
The moment of inertia of a system can change if:
A thin rod is rotated about an axis perpendicular to its length. How does the moment of inertia change if the axis is moved from the center of the rod to one of its ends?
A thin rod is rotated about an axis perpendicular to its length. How does the moment of inertia change if the axis is moved from the center of the rod to one of its ends?
A uniform solid sphere rolls without slipping up an incline. What forces and torques cause it to slow down?
A uniform solid sphere rolls without slipping up an incline. What forces and torques cause it to slow down?
If a force is applied tangentially to the edge of a rotating disk, how does the angular acceleration change if the moment of inertia of the disk is doubled, assuming the force remains constant?
If a force is applied tangentially to the edge of a rotating disk, how does the angular acceleration change if the moment of inertia of the disk is doubled, assuming the force remains constant?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates an increase in moment of inertia?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates an increase in moment of inertia?
A rotating object has an angular momentum of L. If both its moment of inertia and angular velocity are doubled, what is its new angular momentum?
A rotating object has an angular momentum of L. If both its moment of inertia and angular velocity are doubled, what is its new angular momentum?
A uniform stick is initially standing vertically on a frictionless surface. It then falls. Which point on the stick has the greatest speed just before it hits the ground?
A uniform stick is initially standing vertically on a frictionless surface. It then falls. Which point on the stick has the greatest speed just before it hits the ground?
An ant is standing on a disk that is rotating at constant angular velocity. The ant walks from the center of the disk to the edge. Which of the following describes what happens to the angular velocity of the disk?
An ant is standing on a disk that is rotating at constant angular velocity. The ant walks from the center of the disk to the edge. Which of the following describes what happens to the angular velocity of the disk?
A cockroach is walking with a constant speed, $v$, on the rim of a disk rotating with constant angular velocity $\omega$. The disk has radius $R$. What is the magnitude of the cockroach's acceleration as seen by an observer in inertial frame of reference?
A cockroach is walking with a constant speed, $v$, on the rim of a disk rotating with constant angular velocity $\omega$. The disk has radius $R$. What is the magnitude of the cockroach's acceleration as seen by an observer in inertial frame of reference?
A yo-yo is released from rest so that the string unwinds as the yo-yo falls. What remains constant through the fall?
A yo-yo is released from rest so that the string unwinds as the yo-yo falls. What remains constant through the fall?
A small ball is attached to a string and whirled around in a horizontal circle. The length of the string is then shortened by pulling the string through a small hole in the center of the circle. As the string is shortened, which of the following is true about energy and angular momentum?
A small ball is attached to a string and whirled around in a horizontal circle. The length of the string is then shortened by pulling the string through a small hole in the center of the circle. As the string is shortened, which of the following is true about energy and angular momentum?
A ladder leans against a frictionless wall. What is the direction of the force exerted by the wall on the ladder?
A ladder leans against a frictionless wall. What is the direction of the force exerted by the wall on the ladder?
A uniform disk of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is rotating with an angular velocity $\omega$ on a frictionless horizontal axle. A second identical disk, not rotating, drops onto the first disk. Due to friction between the surfaces, the two disks eventually rotate together with a common angular velocity. What is the final angular velocity of the two disks?
A uniform disk of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is rotating with an angular velocity $\omega$ on a frictionless horizontal axle. A second identical disk, not rotating, drops onto the first disk. Due to friction between the surfaces, the two disks eventually rotate together with a common angular velocity. What is the final angular velocity of the two disks?
A very small object with mass $m$ is moving in a circular orbit of radius $r$ around a much larger mass $M$ (where $M >> m$). If the radius of the orbit is doubled, how does the object's angular momentum change?
A very small object with mass $m$ is moving in a circular orbit of radius $r$ around a much larger mass $M$ (where $M >> m$). If the radius of the orbit is doubled, how does the object's angular momentum change?
What distinguishes rotational motion from linear motion?
What distinguishes rotational motion from linear motion?
Which of the following units is commonly used to measure angular displacement?
Which of the following units is commonly used to measure angular displacement?
How is average angular velocity defined?
How is average angular velocity defined?
What is the relationship between linear velocity (v) and angular velocity (ω) for an object in circular motion if the radius is r?
What is the relationship between linear velocity (v) and angular velocity (ω) for an object in circular motion if the radius is r?
What parameter remains the same at every point on a spinning object rotating at constant angular speed?
What parameter remains the same at every point on a spinning object rotating at constant angular speed?
What is the definition of 'period' (T) in the context of rotational motion?
What is the definition of 'period' (T) in the context of rotational motion?
What is the relationship between period (T) and frequency (f)?
What is the relationship between period (T) and frequency (f)?
How can angular velocity (ω) be calculated using frequency (f)?
How can angular velocity (ω) be calculated using frequency (f)?
What are the units for angular acceleration?
What are the units for angular acceleration?
What characterizes centripetal acceleration?
What characterizes centripetal acceleration?
What is the formula for centripetal acceleration ($a_c$) in terms of linear speed (v) and radius (r)?
What is the formula for centripetal acceleration ($a_c$) in terms of linear speed (v) and radius (r)?
Under what condition does tangential acceleration occur?
Under what condition does tangential acceleration occur?
What is the formula for tangential acceleration in terms of angular acceleration ($α$) and radius (r)?
What is the formula for tangential acceleration in terms of angular acceleration ($α$) and radius (r)?
How are centripetal and tangential acceleration vectors oriented with respect to each other?
How are centripetal and tangential acceleration vectors oriented with respect to each other?
What does the net acceleration of an object consist of when it is moving in a circle with non-constant speed?
What does the net acceleration of an object consist of when it is moving in a circle with non-constant speed?
A car is moving around a circular track with a constant speed. What type of acceleration is the car experiencing?
A car is moving around a circular track with a constant speed. What type of acceleration is the car experiencing?
A merry-go-round starts from rest and accelerates at a constant rate. Which of the following is true about a child riding on the edge of the merry-go-round?
A merry-go-round starts from rest and accelerates at a constant rate. Which of the following is true about a child riding on the edge of the merry-go-round?
A point on a rotating wheel is located halfway between the center and the rim. If the angular velocity of the wheel is constant, how does the linear velocity of this point compare to the linear velocity of a point on the rim?
A point on a rotating wheel is located halfway between the center and the rim. If the angular velocity of the wheel is constant, how does the linear velocity of this point compare to the linear velocity of a point on the rim?
A DVD spins up to its operational speed. During this process, what is true about the angular and tangential acceleration of a point on the DVD?
A DVD spins up to its operational speed. During this process, what is true about the angular and tangential acceleration of a point on the DVD?
If a particle moves in a circle with increasing speed, which of the following is true?
If a particle moves in a circle with increasing speed, which of the following is true?
Two points are located on a rigid rotating disk. Point A is closer to the axis of rotation than Point B. Which of the following describes their angular and linear speeds?
Two points are located on a rigid rotating disk. Point A is closer to the axis of rotation than Point B. Which of the following describes their angular and linear speeds?
A bicycle wheel is rotating with a constant angular velocity. A reflector is attached to the wheel’s rim. What happens to the reflector’s centripetal acceleration if the angular velocity doubles?
A bicycle wheel is rotating with a constant angular velocity. A reflector is attached to the wheel’s rim. What happens to the reflector’s centripetal acceleration if the angular velocity doubles?
A small ball is attached to the end of a string and swung in a circle. If the string is shortened while the ball is still in motion, what happens to the ball's angular velocity?
A small ball is attached to the end of a string and swung in a circle. If the string is shortened while the ball is still in motion, what happens to the ball's angular velocity?
A race car is moving around a circular track at non-constant speed. At which circumstances would the car's centripetal and tangential accelerations have equal magnitudes?
A race car is moving around a circular track at non-constant speed. At which circumstances would the car's centripetal and tangential accelerations have equal magnitudes?
A disk is rotating and slowing down. If its initial angular velocity is $\omega_0$ and its angular acceleration is $\alpha$, when does the disk completely stop?
A disk is rotating and slowing down. If its initial angular velocity is $\omega_0$ and its angular acceleration is $\alpha$, when does the disk completely stop?
Suppose a particle is moving in a circle with a gradually increasing speed. Which of the following best describes the change in its acceleration?
Suppose a particle is moving in a circle with a gradually increasing speed. Which of the following best describes the change in its acceleration?
Two children are riding on a merry-go-round, with one child sitting closer to the center than the other. How does the period of rotation differ between the two children?
Two children are riding on a merry-go-round, with one child sitting closer to the center than the other. How does the period of rotation differ between the two children?
A ceiling fan is turned off, and its blades come to rest after making several rotations. Which of the following quantities decreases over time as the fan slows down?
A ceiling fan is turned off, and its blades come to rest after making several rotations. Which of the following quantities decreases over time as the fan slows down?
A rotating space station creates artificial gravity by spinning. If a person inside the station wants to experience greater artificial gravity, what should be done?
A rotating space station creates artificial gravity by spinning. If a person inside the station wants to experience greater artificial gravity, what should be done?
Consider two identical points, one on the edge of a rotating disk and the other at the center. How does the frequency of rotation compare between these two points?
Consider two identical points, one on the edge of a rotating disk and the other at the center. How does the frequency of rotation compare between these two points?
A car is on a circular racetrack with a radius of 500 meters. If the car completes one lap in 60 seconds, what is its average angular speed?
A car is on a circular racetrack with a radius of 500 meters. If the car completes one lap in 60 seconds, what is its average angular speed?
A motor spins a shaft at a rate of 1200 revolutions per minute (RPM). What is the angular velocity of the shaft in radians per second?
A motor spins a shaft at a rate of 1200 revolutions per minute (RPM). What is the angular velocity of the shaft in radians per second?
A particle is traveling in a circle of radius 2 meters. If its angular velocity increases from 1 rad/s to 5 rad/s in 2 seconds, what is its average tangential acceleration?
A particle is traveling in a circle of radius 2 meters. If its angular velocity increases from 1 rad/s to 5 rad/s in 2 seconds, what is its average tangential acceleration?
An object is moving in a circular path with a radius of 3 meters. If its linear speed is 6 m/s, what is its centripetal acceleration?
An object is moving in a circular path with a radius of 3 meters. If its linear speed is 6 m/s, what is its centripetal acceleration?
A disk starts rotating from rest with a constant angular acceleration of 2 rad/s². How many full rotations will it make in 5 seconds?
A disk starts rotating from rest with a constant angular acceleration of 2 rad/s². How many full rotations will it make in 5 seconds?
A wheel with a radius of 0.5 meters starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to an angular speed of 10 rad/s in 5 seconds. Find the tangential speed of a point on the rim of the wheel at t = 2 seconds.
A wheel with a radius of 0.5 meters starts from rest and accelerates uniformly to an angular speed of 10 rad/s in 5 seconds. Find the tangential speed of a point on the rim of the wheel at t = 2 seconds.
At $t = 0$, a wheel has an angular velocity of 2 rad/s and an angular acceleration of -0.5 rad/s². How long will it take for the wheel to stop completely?
At $t = 0$, a wheel has an angular velocity of 2 rad/s and an angular acceleration of -0.5 rad/s². How long will it take for the wheel to stop completely?
A particle moves along a circular path of radius $r$ with its angular position given by $\theta(t) = at^3 + bt$, where $a$ and $b$ are constants. What is the magnitude of the particle's tangential acceleration at time $t$?
A particle moves along a circular path of radius $r$ with its angular position given by $\theta(t) = at^3 + bt$, where $a$ and $b$ are constants. What is the magnitude of the particle's tangential acceleration at time $t$?
A cockroach is standing on the edge of a spinning disk of radius $R$ that is rotating with constant angular velocity $\omega$. The cockroach begins to walk inward toward the center of the disk at a constant speed $v$ relative to the disk. What is the tangential acceleration of the cockroach as seen by an observer in inertial frame of reference?
A cockroach is standing on the edge of a spinning disk of radius $R$ that is rotating with constant angular velocity $\omega$. The cockroach begins to walk inward toward the center of the disk at a constant speed $v$ relative to the disk. What is the tangential acceleration of the cockroach as seen by an observer in inertial frame of reference?
A uniform solid sphere rolls without slipping down an incline. What fraction of its total kinetic energy is rotational?
A uniform solid sphere rolls without slipping down an incline. What fraction of its total kinetic energy is rotational?
Flashcards
Rotational Motion
Rotational Motion
Motion of objects moving in a circular path around an axis.
Angular Position
Angular Position
Orientation of a rotating body relative to a reference point.
Angular Velocity
Angular Velocity
Rate of change of angular position over time.
Angular Acceleration
Angular Acceleration
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Torque
Torque
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Rotational Inertia
Rotational Inertia
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Newton's Laws of Rotation
Newton's Laws of Rotation
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Conservation of Angular Momentum
Conservation of Angular Momentum
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Moment of Inertia
Moment of Inertia
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Rotational Kinematics
Rotational Kinematics
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Dynamics of Rotational Systems
Dynamics of Rotational Systems
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What is Rotational Motion?
What is Rotational Motion?
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What is Angular Position?
What is Angular Position?
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What is Angular Displacement?
What is Angular Displacement?
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Angular Displacement Unit
Angular Displacement Unit
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What does Angular Velocity measure?
What does Angular Velocity measure?
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What calculates Average Angular Velocity?
What calculates Average Angular Velocity?
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Formula relating Linear & Angular Velocity
Formula relating Linear & Angular Velocity
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What is Period (T)?
What is Period (T)?
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What is Frequency (f)?
What is Frequency (f)?
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What is the unit for Frequency?
What is the unit for Frequency?
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Period and Frequency Relationship
Period and Frequency Relationship
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Angular Velocity using Frequency
Angular Velocity using Frequency
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Angular Velocity using Period
Angular Velocity using Period
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What is Average Angular Acceleration?
What is Average Angular Acceleration?
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What is the unit for Angular Acceleration?
What is the unit for Angular Acceleration?
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What is Centripetal Acceleration?
What is Centripetal Acceleration?
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Centripetal Acceleration Formula
Centripetal Acceleration Formula
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Another Formula for Centripetal Acceleration
Another Formula for Centripetal Acceleration
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What is Tangential Acceleration?
What is Tangential Acceleration?
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Tangential Acceleration Formula
Tangential Acceleration Formula
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Net Acceleration in Circular Motion
Net Acceleration in Circular Motion
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Study Notes
- Rotational motion involves objects moving along a circular path around an axis.
- Angular position specifies the orientation of a rotating body with respect to a reference point.
- Angular velocity measures the rate of change of angular position over time.
- Angular acceleration measures the rate of change of angular velocity over time.
- Torque is a twisting force that causes rotation around an axis.
- Rotational inertia, also known as moment of inertia, is the resistance of an object to changes in its rotational motion.
- Newton's Laws of Rotation describe the relationship between torque, rotational inertia, and angular acceleration, mirroring linear motion laws.
- Conservation of Angular Momentum states that the total angular momentum of a closed system remains constant in the absence of external torques.
- Moment of Inertia depends on the mass distribution of an object and the axis of rotation.
- Rotational Kinematics describes the motion of rotating objects in terms of angular position, angular velocity, and angular acceleration.
- Dynamics of Rotational Systems involves the study of forces and torques that cause rotational motion, considering rotational inertia and angular momentum.
Rotational Motion Types
- Objects either rotate or spin, distinguishing it from linear or translational motion.
Angular Position and Displacement
- Angular position describes the orientation of a point on a circle, similar to position in linear motion.
- Angular displacement is the change in angular position; the difference between final and initial angular positions.
- Radians are the standard unit for angular displacement, but degrees can also be used.
Angular Velocity Details
- Angular velocity (ω) indicates how fast an object spins.
- Average angular velocity is angular displacement divided by time.
- Angular velocity is measured in radians per second.
- Linear velocity (v) relates to angular velocity by v = ω * r, where r is the radius.
- All points on a spinning object share the same angular speed, but linear speed varies with distance.
- At constant angular velocity, linear velocity increases with radius (r).
Period and Frequency Specifics
- Period (T) is the time for one full rotation, calculated as total time divided by cycle count.
- Period is measured in seconds per cycle or revolution.
- Frequency (f) is the number of cycles per second, which is the inverse of the period.
- Frequency is calculated as the number of cycles divided by time, and measured in Hertz (Hz) or inverse seconds (1/s).
- Period and frequency are related by T = 1/f.
- Calculate angular velocity using frequency: ω = 2πf.
- Calculate angular velocity using period: ω = 2π/T.
Angular and Linear Acceleration Clarification
- Linear acceleration is a change in velocity divided by a change in time.
- Average angular acceleration is a change in angular velocity divided by a change in time.
- Linear acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).
- Angular acceleration is measured in radians per second squared (rad/s²).
Centripetal Acceleration Details
- Centripetal acceleration (ac) occurs when an object is in circular motion, directed towards the circle's center.
- Centripetal acceleration formula: ac = v²/r (v = linear speed, r = radius).
- Centripetal acceleration formula: ac = ω² * r (ω = angular velocity).
- Net acceleration equals centripetal acceleration for objects at constant speed around a circle.
Tangential Acceleration Details
- Tangential acceleration occurs when an object accelerates around a circle.
- Tangential acceleration is equal to angular acceleration times the radius (α * r).
- Tangential acceleration can be calculated using the change in velocity divided by the change in time.
- Centripetal and Tangential acceleration vectors are perpendicular.
- Net acceleration for non-constant speeds is the vector sum of centripetal and tangential accelerations.
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