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If I had to pick one of the two I'd say false, though "extremely poorly worded question" would be a much better choice. In order to travel in a circular path an object must be accelerated towards the center of the circle. Any physics teacher who asks this question of students deserves a sudden sharp acceleration upside the head.

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When an object moves in a circular path it accelerates toward the center of the circle as a result of?

When an object moves in a circular path, it accelerates toward the center of the circle due to the centripetal acceleration. This acceleration is necessary to keep the object moving in a curved path rather than in a straight line.


What does centripetal motion mean?

Centripetal motion refers to the inward force that keeps an object moving in a curved path. This force is always directed toward the center of the circular path. It is responsible for keeping objects like planets in their orbits around the sun.


The force of an object pulling toward the center of a circular path?

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How does Newton's first law explain circular motion?

A Partial ExplanationFirst, consider the object moving in a straight line with no forces acting upon it. According to Newton's First law, that object will always move in the same direction, at the same speed, forever. This is inertia.Now, for that object to move in a circular path, a force must act upon the object. If the force is in opposite direction of the object, the object will eventually slow down, stop, and begin reversing. The degree of slowing depends on duration and amount of force. Similarly, forces in the same direction of the object would increase velocity.Since the question asks about "uniform" circular motion, we'll assume uniform in both speed and geometry; and a uniform speed shows that no force is acting in the same direction, or the opposite direction of the object.So far, we know that there an object moving uniformly, and thus there's a force being acted upon it. Yet, we also know that force is neither "forwards or backwards." One more thing is the question asks for circular motion, not globular, so that makes this a two dimensional problem.So if there are only two dimensions to choose from, and we've eliminated the one the object is moving on, then there can only be a force acting perpendicular to the path of the object. If that path is circular, then that force will always be towards the center of the circle.Basically, think of the circle not as a long continuous path with constant force (even though it is) but as a whole series of little straight paths with a force knocking it to the side all the time, toward the center of rotation.


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Objects that move along a circular path are they accelerated toward the outer edge of the circle?

Actually, objects moving around a circular path have two accelerations i.e. radial acceleration and tangential acceleration. Radial acceleration is towards the radius whereas tangential acceleration is the acceleration along the direction of the tangent to the path of the motion. So, I would say yes, they are accelerated towards the outer edge of the circle.


Which force pulls objects in toward the center of a circle?

The centripetal force is responsible for pulling objects toward the center of a circle as they move in a curved path. This force acts perpendicular to the velocity of the object, keeping it on a circular trajectory.


When an object moves in a circular path it accelerates toward the center of the circle as a result of?

When an object moves in a circular path, it accelerates toward the center of the circle due to the centripetal acceleration. This acceleration is necessary to keep the object moving in a curved path rather than in a straight line.


The force of an objects pulling toward the center of a circular path?

Centripetal force is the force that acts on an object moving in a circular path and is directed towards the center of the circle. It is responsible for keeping an object moving in a circular motion instead of flying off in a straight line.


Why is the motion of an athlete moving along the circular path an accerlated motion?

Because 'accelerated motion' means any change in speed orany change in directionaway from a straight line. So motion on a circular path is always accelerated motion.


What is the force of an object pulling toward the center of a circular path?

Centripetal


What forces are acting on objects that are moving with circular motion?

For objects moving in circular motion, the forces acting on them are centripetal force, which is directed towards the center of the circle, and inertia or centrifugal force, which acts outward from the center. These forces are responsible for maintaining the object's circular trajectory and preventing it from moving in a straight line.


What is an example of tangential and centripetal acceleration?

If an object follows a circular path, it must have a centripetal force on it to keep it moving in a circle. Centripetal means "toward the center of the circle". The force causes Centripetal acceleration toward the center witch is along the radius of the circular path. Tangential acceleration occurs at a Tangent to the circular path and is always perpendicular to the centripetal acceleration. Always perpendicular to the radius of the circle.


Which describe acceleration involving only a change in directions?

This type of acceleration occurs when an object is moving around a circle at a constant speed. As the object moves around the circle, the direction of its velocity is constantly changing. This type of acceleration is called centripetal acceleration. The direction of the acceleration is toward the center of the circle. I hope this answers your question. A car traveling 25 MPH turns 30-degrees to the left without losing speed -- it has accelerated.


What is the force moving toward a center?

The force moving toward a center is called centripetal force. It is responsible for keeping an object in circular motion by pulling it towards the center of the circle. Without this force, the object would move in a straight line tangential to the circle.


Where is the acceleration of a satellite directed?

Straight toward the center of mass of whatever body it's orbiting. If the orbit happens to be circular, then that's the center of the circle.


A car moves in uniform circular motion around a curve in the road What is the direction of the car's acceleration?

If the speed is constant, the acceleration is toward the center of the circle.