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AP Physics C: Circular Motion Quiz

Authored by Sheri Preston

Physics

12th Grade

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AP Physics C: Circular Motion Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A 0.5 kg object is moving in a circle of radius 2 meters with a speed of 3 m/s. Calculate the centripetal force acting on the object.

2.25 N

3.75 N

4.5 N

6.75 N

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about uniform circular motion?

The speed of the object is constantly changing.

The velocity of the object is constant.

The acceleration of the object is directed towards the center of the circle.

The object experiences no net force.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A 1500 kg car is taking a turn on a flat road with a radius of 100 meters at a speed of 25 m/s. What is the minimum coefficient of friction required between the tires and the road to prevent slipping?

0.32

0.45

0.64

0.75

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the radius of a circular path is doubled while keeping the speed constant, how does the centripetal force change?

It remains the same.

It doubles.

It halves.

It quadruples.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A cyclist is moving in a circular track of radius 10 meters at a speed of 5 m/s. What is the centripetal acceleration of the cyclist?

2.5 m/s²

5 m/s²

10 m/s²

25 m/s²

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A 2 kg object is attached to a string and is moving in a horizontal circle of radius 1.5 meters with a speed of 4 m/s. What is the tension in the string?

10.67 N

16 N

21.33 N

32 N

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A car is moving around a circular track with a constant speed. Which of the following is true about the car's motion?

The car has zero acceleration.

The car's velocity is constant.

The car experiences a net force directed towards the center of the circle.

The car's speed is increasing.

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