Centripetal Motion

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What is centripetal motion?

Back

Centripetal motion is the motion of an object traveling in a circular path, where a force acts towards the center of the circle, keeping the object in that path.

Front

What force is responsible for centripetal motion?

Back

The centripetal force is responsible for centripetal motion, acting towards the center of the circular path.

Front

What happens to an object in motion when no net force acts on it?

Back

An object in motion will continue to move in a straight line at a constant speed due to inertia.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

How does inertia affect a cup in a car during a sudden left turn?

Back

The cup will appear to fall toward the right due to its inertia, as it continues in a straight line while the car turns left.

Front

What is the normal force?

Back

The normal force is the contact force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it.

Front

What is the relationship between centripetal force and mass?

Back

Centripetal force is directly proportional to the mass of the object and the square of its velocity, and inversely proportional to the radius of the circular path.

Front

What is the formula for centripetal force?

Back

The formula for centripetal force (Fc) is Fc = (mv^2)/r, where m is mass, v is velocity, and r is the radius of the circular path.

Front

What happens to the centripetal force if the speed of the object increases?

Back

If the speed of the object increases, the centripetal force must also increase to maintain circular motion.

Front

What is the effect of radius on centripetal force?

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If the radius of the circular path decreases, the centripetal force must increase to keep the object in circular motion.