Movimiento Circular Uniforme MCU Fórmulas

Understanding Uniform Circular Motion

Definition and Characteristics of Uniform Circular Motion

• Uniform circular motion refers to particles moving in a circular path at a constant speed, maintaining equal angles over equal time intervals.

• Despite the constant speed, velocity changes at each point on the circle due to its vector nature, which includes direction and magnitude.

Velocity and Acceleration in Circular Motion

• The changing velocity is represented by arrows indicating instantaneous velocity at specific points on the circle.

• Examples of uniform circular motion include satellites, planets, and amusement park rides that maintain a constant speed while moving in circles.

Centripetal Acceleration

• In uniform circular motion, acceleration always points towards the center of the circle; this is known as centripetal acceleration.

• This acceleration is perpendicular to the velocity vector, forming a right angle (90º).

Forces Acting on Objects in Circular Motion

• An example illustrates how tension in a string provides centripetal force when swinging an object around; if released, the object moves tangentially to its last position.

• Centripetal acceleration is crucial for maintaining circular motion by pulling objects toward the center.

Mathematical Relationships

• The formula for centripetal acceleration indicates that it increases with higher speeds (velocity squared), but decreases with larger radius values.

• The linear velocity can be expressed through period (time taken for one complete revolution), calculated as 2pi times textradius.

Formulas for Linear and Angular Velocity

• Linear velocity formula: v = 2pi r/T, where T is the period. Units are distance/time.

• By substituting linear velocity into centripetal acceleration formulas, new equations can be derived for further analysis.

Understanding Angular Velocity

• Angular velocity relates to how fast an object rotates around a circle; it’s proportional to angle per unit time measured in radians.

• A full rotation equals 2pi radians. Comparing angular and linear velocities shows they are similar except for radius inclusion.

Frequency of Revolutions

• Frequency measures how many revolutions occur within a given time frame; units are Hertz (Hz).

• The term "revolution" describes cyclical movements but isn't strictly a measurement unit.

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