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Two-Dimensional Motion and Gravity — Test Answers

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How does a centripetal force cause circular motion?

A
It acts in the direction of the object’s motion and causes the object to constantly change direction.
B
It acts at a right angle to the object’s motion and causes the object to constantly change speed.
C
It acts at a right angle to the object’s motion and causes the object to constantly change direction.
D
It acts in the direction of the object’s motion and causes the object to constantly change speed.
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Two objects have the same center point of the circle, but are located at different positions away from the center point. Each object is moving with uniform circular motion. Which would describe the tangential speed of the objects?

A
the object with the larger radius has a faster tangential speed
B
both objects would have the same tangential speed
C
both objects would have oscillating tangential speeds
D
the object with the smaller radius has a faster tangential speed

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