Vertical Centripetal Forces definitions Flashcards

Motion in a circular path at constant speed, where the direction changes but the speed remains constant.

The net force required to keep an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.

A plane that is oriented vertically, often used to describe motion in loops like roller coasters.

The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, affecting motion in vertical loops.

Acceleration directed towards the center of a circular path, calculated as v^2/r.

The force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object, acting perpendicular to the surface.

The distance from the center of a circle to any point on its circumference, crucial in circular motion calculations.

The speed of an object in a given direction, varying at different points in a vertical loop.

The quantity of matter in an object, affecting the normal force and centripetal force in circular motion.

The SI unit of force, used to measure forces like normal force and centripetal force.

A force that acts at the point of contact between two objects, such as the normal force from a seat.

In circular motion, forces directed towards the center are considered positive.

In circular motion, forces directed away from the center are considered negative.

A force that opposes motion, often negligible in ideal circular motion problems.

The rate of change of velocity, crucial in determining forces in circular motion.