Circular and Gravitation Test

Circular and Gravitation Test

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Physics

11th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is the axis in an object that is revolving?

Back

The axis is located outside the object (external).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the acceleration that is directed toward the center of the circle?

Back

Centripetal acceleration.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the intensity of many quantities based on distance according to the Inverse Square Law?

Back

They propagate, meaning they decrease in intensity and increase the area they affect as they move farther away from the source.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Classify the motion: The moon orbits the Earth.

Back

Circular (revolving) motion.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes passengers to feel a force pulling them away from the turn when a car turns a corner at high speed?

Back

Inertia.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define centripetal force.

Back

A force that acts on an object moving in a circular path, directed toward the center of the circle.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for centripetal acceleration?

Back

a_c = v^2 / r, where v is the linear velocity and r is the radius of the circular path.

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