level: Vocabulary
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Centripetal Force | The force necessary to make an object move in a circle. It is directed towards the centre of the circle. |
| Centripetal Acceleration | The acceleration caused by centripetal force. |
| Gravity | The attractive force that exists between all objects which have mass. |
| Period (T) | The time it takes for an object in uniform circular motion to travel through one complete circle. |
| Frequency (f) | The number of times per second an object in uniform circular motion travels around the circle. |
| Rotational Equilibrium | The state in which the sum of the torques acting on an object is zero. |