Diagnostic Test - MT 1 - Motion in Circles and Gravitation

In rotational motion convention, __________ rotation is considered POSITIVE.

• clockwise

• counterclockwise

Refer to the spinning wheel shown in the figure. Which point experiences the GREATEST linear velocity?

• A

• B

• C

• NONE. Because ALL of them have equal linear velocities.

A weight is swung around a circle in the direction shown. If it is let go, in what direction will it move?

• A

• B

• C

A car is traveling at a constant speed around the circular track as shown. What is the direction of the net force that it experiences?

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Any net force causing uniform circular motion is called a __________ force.

• centrifugal

• centripetal

• coriolis

• gravitational