Vectors for circular motion

PIRA: 
1A40.12
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1A Measurement
Concept: 
Vectors

 

The model shows the centripetal force (and centripetal accleration) are at 90 degrees to BOTH the tangential acceleration AND the angular velocity (and angular momentum).

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu