Centripetal Force

When an object is in circular motion it is constantly changing its velocity.

• True
• False

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As the moon orbits the earth, what keeps the moon moving in a circular motion?

• Gravity
• Inertia
• Centripetal Force
• Friction

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You swing a bucket of water attached to a string in a circle above your head. What keeps the water in the bucket?

• Friction
• Centripetal Force
• Gravity
• Inertia

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Where is the net force when the rollercoaster is at the top of the loop?

• Towards the sky
• Towards the Right
• Towards the left
• Towards the ground

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This picture was taken form the International Space Station.  Gravity keeps the space station in orbit.

• True
• False

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If centripetal force stopped acting on all satellites they would continue traveling in space in a constant direction and constant speed.

• True
• False

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The centripetal force of satellites is similar to gravitational force because they are both a net force towards the center of earth.

• True
• False

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A car is rounding a bend as shown in the diagram. Which arrow correctly shows the direction of the cars velocity?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A car is rounding a curve as shown in the diagram. Which arrow correctly shows the direction of the centripetal force keeping the car in circular motion?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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In the diagram of the car, if the driver took his hands off the steering wheel, which arrow correctly shows the direction the car would travel in?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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