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.
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