What is centripetal acceleration?
Circular Motion

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Centripetal acceleration is the acceleration that occurs in circular motion, directed towards the center of the circle.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What direction does centripetal acceleration always point?
Back
Towards the center of the circle.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?
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C = 2πr, where r is the radius.
4.
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If a ball is revolving clockwise, what is the direction of the acceleration at point A?
Back
Down.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the speed of an object in circular motion if it makes 5 revolutions per second and the radius is 0.3 meters?
Back
9.4 m/s.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define rotation in the context of circular motion.
Back
Rotation is the process or act of turning or circling around something.
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What is the relationship between speed and radius in circular motion?
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Speed is directly proportional to the radius and the frequency of rotation.
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