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3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics
Quick questions on Circular motion: angular speed, centripetal acceleration and force - AQA A-Level Physics
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State the direction of the centripetal acceleration of an object moving in a circle. [1 mark]
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A mass on a string is whirled in a horizontal circle of radius at . Calculate its linear speed. [2 marks]
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State what happens to a whirling mass if the string suddenly snaps. [1 mark]
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