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Why is an object moving in a circle at constant speed still accelerating?

A
  • A resultant force acts in the direction of motion.
  • Therefore, the speed of the object is increasing.
B
  • The distance travelled is constantly increasing.
  • Therefore, the displacement from the starting point is constantly increasing.
C
  • The speed of motion is constantly changing.
  • Therefore, the kinetic energy of the object is changing.
D
  • The direction of motion is constantly changing.
  • Therefore, the velocity (a vector) is changing.

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  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Circular motion

1 flashcard on Edexcel A Level Physics Circular motion: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.

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