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  • Uniform Circular Motion

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    Introduction Uniform circular motion refers to the motion of an object traveling in a circular path at a constant speed. While the speed remains constant, the direction of the velocity vector changes continuously, resulting in a non-zero acceleration. Velocity in Uniform Circular Motion The velocity of an object in uniform circular motion is given by:…

  • Centripetal Force

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    Centripetal force is the force that is necessary to keep an object moving in a circular path. When an object is moving in a circle, it is constantly changing direction, which means it is also constantly accelerating. Centripetal force is the force that causes this acceleration. This is required by Newton’s Second Law: or, in…

  • Chapter 12: Uniform Circular Motion

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    12.1 Introduction to Uniform Circular Motion (UCM) Uniform circular motion describes the movement of an object traveling in a circular path with a constant speed. Although the speed remains constant, the object experiences acceleration due to the continuous change in its direction. This page will explore the basics of uniform circular motion. 12.2 Defining Uniform…