Circular motion (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes
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Why does an object moving at constant speed in a circle still accelerate?
Why does an object moving at constant speed in a circle still accelerate?
Its velocity direction constantly changes
In which direction does centripetal force act?
In which direction does centripetal force act?
Towards the centre of the circle
What is centripetal acceleration?
What is centripetal acceleration?
Acceleration towards circle centre
Which formula relates angular speed to linear speed and radius ?
Which formula relates angular speed to linear speed and radius ?
How is angular speed related to period ?
How is angular speed related to period ?
What defines one radian?
What defines one radian?
Angle when arc length equals radius
How many radians are in a full circle?
How many radians are in a full circle?
radians
Which formula gives centripetal acceleration in terms of speed and radius ?
Which formula gives centripetal acceleration in terms of speed and radius ?
What is the formula for centripetal force using mass , speed , and radius ?
What is the formula for centripetal force using mass , speed , and radius ?
A 2 kg object moves at 5 m/s in a circle of radius 3 m. What is the centripetal force?
A 2 kg object moves at 5 m/s in a circle of radius 3 m. What is the centripetal force?
16.67 N
