Centripetal acceleration
Chinese equivalent: 向心加速度
Centripetal acceleration The acceleration of an object in circular motion, directed towards the center, calculated as a c = ω² r.
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Centripetal acceleration The acceleration of an object in circular motion, directed towards the center, calculated as a c = ω² r.
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Circular Motion & Gravitation
Circular Motion & Gravitation 1. Kinematics of Circular Motion Quantities describing circular motion: Linear Velocity ( v ): How fast it moves along the path. Tangential direction. Formula: v = (Δ s)/(Δ t) = (2π r)/(T) Angular Velocity ( ω ): How fast the angle changes. Formula: …
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