Uniform Circular Motion
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What force causes the objects to move in a circular path instead of a straight line?

  • Centripetal force (correct)
  • Frictional force
  • Gravitational force
  • Centrifugal force
  • Is the motion of the Earth around the Sun considered uniform circular motion?

  • No, the motion is non-uniform and circular
  • Yes, the motion is uniform and elliptical
  • Yes, the motion is uniform and circular
  • No, the motion is non-uniform and elliptical (correct)
  • What is the time of revolution of the wooden block on the rotating disc?

  • The time of revolution decreases with each revolution
  • The time of revolution increases with each revolution
  • The time of revolution is not constant
  • The time of revolution is constant (correct)
  • What is the shape of the path of the wooden block on the rotating disc?

    <p>Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed of the wooden block on the rotating disc?

    <p>The speed is constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept that Newton used to explain the motion of the Moon?

    <p>Uniform circular motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of uniform circular motion?

    <p>The body moves with a constant speed in a circular path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does the velocity of a body in uniform circular motion change?

    <p>Yes, the velocity changes in direction but not in magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the acceleration of a body in uniform circular motion?

    <p>Perpendicular to the velocity vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the magnitude of the acceleration of a body in uniform circular motion?

    <p>$a = v^2 / R$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the change in velocity of a body in uniform circular motion be represented?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the time period $T$ and the radius $R$ of the circular path in uniform circular motion?

    <p>$T = 2 ext{\pi} R / v$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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