Uniform Circle

Definition

A uniform circle refers to the motion of an object moving in a circular path at a constant speed. In a uniform circle, the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

Related terms

Centripetal Force:

This force is responsible for keeping an object moving in a circular path by continuously pulling it towards the center of the circle.

Tangential Velocity:

It is the velocity component that is parallel to the circumference of a circle at any given point. It represents how fast an object is moving along its circular path.

Periodic Motion: It refers to any motion that repeats itself over regular intervals of time, such as objects moving in circles or oscillating back and forth.