What is uniform circular motion?
Circular Motion

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Uniform circular motion refers to the motion of an object traveling at a constant speed along a circular path.
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Why does an object in uniform circular motion experience acceleration?
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An object in uniform circular motion experiences acceleration because it is constantly changing direction.
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What is centripetal force?
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Centripetal force is the net force that acts on an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.
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What type of force is required for a car to make a turn on a road?
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Friction force is required for a car to make a turn on a road.
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What happens to an object in circular motion if the centripetal force is removed?
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If the centripetal force is removed, the object will move in a straight line tangent to the circle at the point where the force was removed.
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Where is the net force directed when an object is at the top of a vertical loop?
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The net force is directed towards the center of the circle when the object is at the top of a vertical loop.
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How is velocity related to circular motion?
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In circular motion, the velocity of an object is always tangent to the circle and perpendicular to the radius.
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