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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?

Towards the centre of the circle

What is centripetal acceleration?

Acceleration towards circle centre

Which formula relates angular speed ω\omega to linear speed vv and radius rr?

ω=vr\omega = \frac{v}{r}

How is angular speed ω\omega related to period TT?

ω=2πT\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}

What defines one radian?

Angle when arc length equals radius

How many radians are in a full circle?

2π2\pi radians

Which formula gives centripetal acceleration in terms of speed vv and radius rr?

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

What is the formula for centripetal force using mass mm, speed vv, and radius rr?

F=mv2rF = \frac{mv^2}{r}

A 2 kg object moves at 5 m/s in a circle of radius 3 m. What is the centripetal force?

16.67 N

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