Circular motion

The velocity is always _____ to the line of a circle. 

• outwards
• towards the center
• tangent
• faster

Centripetal acceleration always points

• in the direction of the object's motion
• in the opposite direction of the object's motion
• towards the center of the circle
• towards the outside of the circle

Assuming Andromeda rotates at a uniform rate, which stars are moving the fastest?

• Stars closest to center
• Stars furthest from the center
• Stars with the hottest temperature
• Stars with the coldest temperature

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The units of tangential (linear) velocity are

• m s^-1
• rad s^-1

Centripetal acceleration acts towards the ___________ of the circular motion

• center
• circumference

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A horse gallops around a circular arena.  The centripetal force on the horse is ___.

• directed outward
• tension
• directed toward the center of the arena
• 9.8 N

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Which represents the acceleration of the ball?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which of the following depict the speed of the blowing ball?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Calculate the velocity of an object moved around a circle with a radius of 1.65 m and an acceleration of 3.5 m/s².

• 2.4 m/s
• 3.6 m/s
• 3.9 m/s
• 4.2 m/s

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Calculate the mass of an object if it took 20 N to rotate it in a circle with a radius of 2 meters with a velocity of 4 m/s

• 4.1 kg
• 3.6 kg
• 2.5 kg
• 1.8 kg

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