Uniform Circular Motion

10 flashcards · Physics · by Logan Pollack

1. Direction of Components: Velocity

   Tangent to the circle Right angle to radius

2. Direction of Components: Centripetal Acceleration

   Towards the center

3. Direction of Components: Centripetal Force

   Toward the center Always the same direction as the centripetal acceleration

4. Tangential Velocity

   Another name for velocity (because of direction)

5. Velocity Formula when given radius and time

   V=2πrtV = \frac{2\pi r}{t}V=t2πr​

6. Is velocity constant?

   Velocity is a vector Magnitude of velocity is constant but direction is changing

7. Relationship of ac and V

   Direct exponential relationship

8. Relationship of ac and r

   Indirect linear relationship

9. Relationship of Fc and m

10. Relationship of Fc and ac