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What is Centripetal Force?

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Centripetal Force is the net force that acts on an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle. It is responsible for keeping the object in circular motion.

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What is Centripetal Acceleration?

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Centripetal Acceleration is the acceleration experienced by an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle. It is calculated using the formula a_c = v^2/r, where v is the tangential speed and r is the radius.

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What does Tangential Velocity refer to?

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Tangential Velocity is the linear speed of an object moving along a circular path. It is the rate at which the object moves along the circumference of the circle.

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How is the Radius defined in circular motion?

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The Radius is the distance from the center of the circular path to any point on the circumference. It is a key factor in determining the circular motion characteristics.

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What is the relationship between Centripetal Force and Centripetal Acceleration?

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Centripetal Force is directly proportional to Centripetal Acceleration. The formula is F_c = m * a_c, where F_c is the centripetal force, m is the mass of the object, and a_c is the centripetal acceleration.

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What is the formula for Centripetal Acceleration?

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The formula for Centripetal Acceleration is a_c = v^2/r, where v is the tangential velocity and r is the radius of the circular path.

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What role does mass play in Centripetal Force?

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Mass is a crucial factor in determining Centripetal Force. The greater the mass of the object, the greater the centripetal force required to maintain circular motion.

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What happens to Centripetal Force if the radius is increased?

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If the radius is increased while keeping the speed constant, the Centripetal Force decreases, as it is inversely proportional to the radius (F_c = m * v^2/r).

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What is the effect of increasing speed on Centripetal Force?

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Increasing the speed of an object in circular motion increases the Centripetal Force required to maintain that motion, as it is proportional to the square of the speed (F_c = m * v^2/r).

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Define Uniform Circular Motion.

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Uniform Circular Motion is the motion of an object traveling at a constant speed along a circular path. The direction of the object's velocity changes continuously, resulting in acceleration.