Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Uniform circular motion refers to the motion of an object moving in a circle at a constant speed. The object experiences a continuous change in direction but its speed remains constant.
Related terms
Centripetal Force: This force is directed towards the center of the circular path and keeps an object moving in uniform circular motion.
Tangential Velocity: It is the velocity of an object tangent to its circular path at any given point.
Periodic Motion: This term refers to any type of motion that repeats itself after a certain time interval.