Exam 6 Physics Numbers 1-5 2016-2017
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What term describes a force that causes an object to move in a circular path?
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Circular force
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Centripetal acceleration
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Centripetal force
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Centrifugal force
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Which of the following is due to inertia?
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A ball whirled in a circular motion stays in one plane.
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A ball whirled in a circular motion experiences centripetal acceleration directed toward the center of motion.
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A ball whirled in a circular motion experiences a centripetal force directed toward the center of motion.
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A ball whirled in a circular motion will move off in a straight line if the string breaks.
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A. A ball whirled in a circular motion will move off in a straight line if the string breaks. -
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When a car makes a sharp left turn, what causes the passengers to move toward the right side of the car?
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Centripetal acceleration
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Centripetal force
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Centrifugal force
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Inertia
Correct Answer
A. Inertia -
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A ball is whirled on a string, then the string breaks. What causes the ball to move off in a straight line?
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Centripetal acceleration
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Centripetal force
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Centrifugal force
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Inertia
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A. Inertia -
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A centripetal force acts
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In the same direction as tangential speed.
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In the direction opposite tangential speed.
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Perpendicular to the plane of circular motion.
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Perpendicular to tangential speed but in the same plane.
Correct Answer
A. Perpendicular to tangential speed but in the same plane. -
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