Terms & Definitions in Circular Motion

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  • Created by: K.T.1998
  • Created on: 05-09-16 14:22
Angular Displacement (θ)
The angle through which the object has moved in a circle.
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Displacement (s)
The distance it has travelled from its starting position.
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Radian
The angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc length equal to the radius of the circle.
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Angular Velocity (w)
The rate of change of the angular position of an object as it moves along a curved path.
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Centripetal Force (F)
The resultant force acting on an object moving in a circle; it is always directed towards the centre of the circle.
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Orbital Speed (v)
The speed an object must have to orbit under gravity.
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The distance it has travelled from its starting position.

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Displacement (s)

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The angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc length equal to the radius of the circle.

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Card 4

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The rate of change of the angular position of an object as it moves along a curved path.

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Card 5

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The resultant force acting on an object moving in a circle; it is always directed towards the centre of the circle.

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