Uniform Circular Motion

Definition

Uniform circular motion refers to an object moving along a circular path with constant speed. The object experiences acceleration towards the center of the circle, known as centripetal acceleration.

Related terms

Tangential Velocity:

Tangential velocity is the instantaneous velocity tangent to the circular path.

Periodic Motion: Uniform circular motion is an example of periodic motion because it repeats itself after completing one full revolution.

Angular Velocity:

Angular velocity measures how fast an object rotates around its axis or moves along its circular path.