Physics Quiz

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Master the Physics of Circular Motion

Test your understanding of uniform circular motion and the forces that govern it. This quiz is designed for physics enthusiasts and students alike, offering questions that will challenge your knowledge and critical thinking skills.

  • Explore the principles of centripetal and centrifugal forces.
  • Discover the nuances of motion in a circular path.
  • Receive instant feedback on your performance.
7 Questions2 MinutesCreated by SpinningPlanet42
Name :
When a body is in uniform circular motion, what is the direction of motion at a particular point ? (give the answer in a phrase or a short sentence)
Which of the following statements are true for a body in uniform circular motion ?
The direction of velocity changes constantly.
Speed and velocity are constant
The velocity is variable and the speed is constant
Centripetal force acts______ and centrifugal force acts_______.
Away from the centre, towards the centre
Towards the centre, away from the centre
A person A is standing on a merry-go-round. One end of a string is tied to the centre of the merry-go-round and the other end has a ball tied to it. The merry-go-round is rotating at a constant speed. Name the only real force that is acting in this scenario.
Which of the following are true?
  1. Centrifugal and centripetal forces are not real forces.
  2. Centrifugal force is a reaction force of centrifugal force
  3. Centrifugal force is not a reaction force of centripetal force
  4. Centrifugal force is a real force.
I,iv are true
I,iii are true
Ii,iii are true
I,ii are true
Name the force/s required for circular motion.
Centripetal force
Centrifugal force
None of the above
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