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2.4 Circular motion, inertia and momentum

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How can an object moving in a circle have constant speed but changing velocity?

A

Momentum is calculated using p=mv\boxed{p=mv}p=mv​.

B

The centripetal resultant force always acts towards the centre of the circle.

C

A straight line tangent to the circle at that point.

D

Its direction changes, so its velocity changes.

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2.4 Circular motion, inertia and momentum Flashcards

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24 flashcards on Edexcel GCSE Physics 2.4 Circular motion, inertia and momentum: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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