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What is a vector field?
A map showing the magnitude and direction of a quantity at different points in space.
Define uniform circular motion.
Movement in a circle at a constant speed.
What is centripetal force?
The net force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.
Define gravitational force.
The force of attraction between objects with mass.
What is inertial mass?
A measure of an object's resistance to acceleration.
What is gravitational mass?
A measure of how strongly an object interacts with gravity.
What are the steps to analyze circular motion with FBDs?
- Draw a Free-Body Diagram (FBD). 2. Choose a coordinate system with the positive direction towards the center of the circle. 3. Identify all forces acting on the object and break them into components if necessary. 4. Apply Newton's second law.
What is a Vector Field?
A map showing the magnitude and direction of a quantity at different points in space.
What is Uniform Circular Motion?
Movement in a circle at a constant speed.
What is Centripetal Force?
The net force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.
What is Gravitational Force?
The attractive force between objects with mass.
What is Inertial Mass?
A measure of an object's resistance to acceleration.
What is Gravitational Mass?
A measure of how strongly an object interacts with gravity.
What is a Frame of Reference?
Your perspective on motion.