Physics - Centripetal force and Gravity

Some questions to help with revision on Centripetal force, Orbit and Satellites

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Centripetal force is directed...
towards the centre of the circle
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When a ball is being spun on a piece of string, the centripetal force is supplied by:
The tension force of the string
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As a car makes a turn, the centripetal force is supplied by:
Friction
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As Earth orbits the sun, the centripetal force is supplied by:
Gravity
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Centripetal force can NOT be increased by...
Changing the colour of the object
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What shape do planets orbit in?
Ellipses
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What type of satellite is used for radio, TV, and telephone calls?
Communications
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What type of satellite is used to collect information about the atmosphere and weather?
Monitoring
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Card 2

Front

When a ball is being spun on a piece of string, the centripetal force is supplied by:

Back

The tension force of the string

Card 3

Front

As a car makes a turn, the centripetal force is supplied by:

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

As Earth orbits the sun, the centripetal force is supplied by:

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Centripetal force can NOT be increased by...

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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k.alkan

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Appsaloute winner! amazing quiz, very helpful

ayesha

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Very helpful!

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