Centrifugal phenomenon
Chinese equivalent: 离心现象
Centrifugal phenomenon The phenomenon where an object in circular motion moves away from the center when the net external force suddenly disappears or is insuf…
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Centrifugal phenomenon The phenomenon where an object in circular motion moves away from the center when the net external force suddenly disappears or is insufficient to provide the required centripetal force.
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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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