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Uniform Circular Motion

Key Concepts — Uniform Circular Motion

01

Speed is constant but velocity direction changes → centripetal acceleration.

02

a_c = v²/r = ω²r, directed toward the center.

03

Angular velocity ω = 2π/T = 2πf; linear velocity v = ωr.

04

Centripetal force F_c = mv²/r = mω²r (always needed, provided by string/gravity/friction/etc.)