Circular Motion
Key Questions
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It depends what information you begin with.
- If frequency is known:
#T=1/f# - If speed is known:
#T=(2πr)/v# - If angular frequency is known:
#T=(2π)/ω# - If you know the centripetal force, object's mass and radius of motion: Use
#F=(mv^2)/r# to find#v# then use#T=(2πr)/v# - If you know the centripetal acceleration and radius of motion: Use
#a=(v^2)/r# to find#v# then use#T=(2πr)/v#
- If frequency is known: