Exam 6 Preap Numbers 1-5 2016-2017

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    Which of the following is due to inertia?

    • A ball whirled in a circular motion stays in one plane.
    • A ball whirled in a circular motion experiences centripetal acceleration directed toward the center of motion.
    • A ball whirled in a circular motion experiences a centripetal force directed toward the center of motion.
    • A ball whirled in a circular motion will move off in a straight line if the string breaks.
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  • 2. 

    What term describes a force that causes an object to move in a circular path?

    • Circular force

    • Centripetal acceleration

    • Centripetal force

    • Centrifugal force

    Correct Answer
    A. Centripetal force
  • 3. 

    A ball is whirled on a string, then the string breaks. What causes the ball to move off in a straight line?

    • Centripetal acceleration

    • Centripetal force

    • Centrifugal force

    • Inertia

    Correct Answer
    A. Inertia
  • 4. 

    When a car makes a sharp left turn, what causes the passengers to move toward the right side of the car?

    • Centripetal acceleration

    • Centripetal force

    • Centrifugal force

    • Inertia

    Correct Answer
    A. Inertia
  • 5. 

    A centripetal force acts

    • In the same direction as tangential speed.

    • In the direction opposite tangential speed.

    • Perpendicular to the plane of circular motion.

    • 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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