What is the process or act of turning or circling around something?
Circular Motion

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Rotation
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What direction does centripetal acceleration always point?
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Towards the center of the circle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for moving or tending to move toward a center?
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Centripetal force
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In circular motion, what is the direction of the net force when the rollercoaster is at the top of the loop?
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Towards the ground.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for centripetal acceleration?
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a_c = v^2 / r, where v is the velocity and r is the radius.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between centripetal force and centrifugal force?
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Centripetal force is the real force that acts towards the center of the circle, while centrifugal force is a perceived force that appears to act outward on a mass moving in a circular path.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between speed and radius in uniform circular motion?
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For a constant speed, as the radius increases, the centripetal acceleration decreases.
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