Circular Motion

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

When moving in a horizontal circular path, what direction is acceleration?

• In the opposite direction of motion

• Tangential to the circle in the direction of motion

• Outwards from the center of the circle

• Towards the center of the circle

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Calculate the centripetal force required to make a 5 kg ball move 4 m/s in a circle with a radius of 2 m.

• 10 N
• 20 N
• 30 N
• 40  N

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

What is the velocity formula for uniform circular motion?

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Angular velocity is a

• Vector

• scaler

A 0.50 kilogram object moves in a horizontal circular path with a radius of 0.25 meter at a constant speed of 4.0 meters per second. What is the magnitude of the object’s acceleration?

• 8 m/s²

• 32 m/s²

• 16 m/s²

• 64 m/s²

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1