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Vertical Circular Motion
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What is the key difference between horizontal and vertical circular motion?

Gravity affects speed in vertical motion

What is the formula for radial acceleration in circular motion?

a=v2ra = \frac{v^2}{r}

At the lowest point of a vertical circle, which statement is true?

Minimum GPE, maximum KE

Which constraint can both push AND pull on a particle?

Light rod

What is the minimum speed at the bottom for a complete circle with a light rod of radius rr?

2gr2\sqrt{gr}

What is the minimum speed at the bottom for a complete circle with a string of radius rr?

5gr\sqrt{5gr}

Why does a string require higher minimum speed than a light rod?

Strings can only pull, not push

When does a string go slack in vertical circular motion?

When tension becomes zero

When should you use the energy equation in vertical circular motion problems?

To find velocities

What is the condition for a particle to lose contact with a circular surface?

Normal reaction R=0R = 0

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