key term - Uniform circular motion

Definition

Uniform circular motion refers to the movement of an object in a circle at a constant speed, where its velocity is always changing due to its direction constantly changing.

Related terms

Centripetal Force:

The force directed towards the center of rotation that keeps an object moving in uniform circular motion.

Tangential Velocity: The linear velocity tangent to the circle at any given point during uniform circular motion.

Periodic Motion: Any type of motion that repeats itself over regular intervals of time, such as uniform circular motion.