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Circular Velocity
Find the speed of an object moving in a circular path
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Step-by-Step Solution
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Circular Velocity (v)
The speed of an object moving along a circular path. It depends on the radius and the time taken to complete one full revolution.
v = 2Οr / T
Also written as: v = Οr
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Centripetal Acceleration (a)
The acceleration always pointing toward the center of the circle. It keeps the object moving in a circular path instead of a straight line.
a = vΒ² / r
Also written as: a = ΟΒ²r
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Key Facts
Important things to remember about circular motion
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Even at constant speed, circular motion has acceleration β because direction keeps changing.
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Centripetal acceleration always points toward the center of the circle β never outward.
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The force causing centripetal acceleration is called Centripetal Force: F = mvΒ²/r
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Angular velocity: Ο = 2Ο/T β relates to how fast the angle changes per second.
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One full revolution = 2Ο radians. Period T is the time for one complete circle.
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Variables & Symbols
All symbols used in circular motion formulas
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| v | Circular Velocity | m/s | Speed along the circular path |
| r | Radius | m | Distance from center to object |
| T | Time Period | s | Time for one full revolution |
| a | Centripetal Acceleration | m/sΒ² | Acceleration toward center |
| Ο | Angular Velocity | rad/s | Rate of change of angle |
| f | Frequency | Hz | Revolutions per second (f = 1/T) |
| Ο | Pi | β | β 3.14159 |
| F | Centripetal Force | N | F = mvΒ²/r (needs mass m) |