Circular Definition and 999 Threads

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    What happens in non-uniform circular motion?

    Hi, Say there's a particle moving with just a radial component of acceleration, this will stay in circular motion because the acceleration is always perpendicular to the velocity. But if you introduce a tangential component of velocity, according to my book the particle stays in circular...
  2. E

    Uniform circular motion particle problem

    Homework Statement At t1 = 3.00 s, the acceleration of a particle moving at constant speed in counterclockwise circular motion is a1=(6m/s2)i+(5m/s2)j At t2 = 4.00 s (less than one period later), the acceleration is a2=(5m/s2)i-(6m/s2)j The period is more than 1.00 s. What is the radius of...
  3. A

    Combinations/Permutations of Seating at a Circular Table

    Homework Statement In how many ways can a group of 9 women and 6 men be seated at a circular table if no two men can be seated next to each other? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I have come up with a solution, but I'm unsure if my reasoning is correct...
  4. H

    Circular conductor with changing T effecting power and magnetic field

    Homework Statement When we keep a circular copper (ohmic) conductor at a constant temperature T_1, thermal energy is produced along it at a rate P_1 and the magnetic field at its center has magnitude B_1. Then, we heat the conductor to a higher constant temperature T_2 (i.e. T_2>T_1). At...
  5. J

    Need Help with Newton's equation and circular motion

    Homework Statement 1. Proof that the vectors \vec{t}(t) = cos(ω(t)), sin(ω(t)) and \vec{n}(t) = -sin(ω(t)), cos(ω(t)) are linearly independant 2. Proof that ω = ω\in\mathbb R 3. Can all angular velocities indicate a possible circular orbit? If so, proof it, if not which angular velocities...
  6. S

    Uniform circular motion lab question

    Could any here smart people help me with the Lab question: 3. Why do we measure the period by timing 25 revolutions? Why not one revolution or 100 revolutions? This is from http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/denicog/labs/lab11_132.pdf Lab from Uniform Circular motion. Thank you so much!
  7. R

    Standing Waves in Bohr's Circular Orbit: Interference Explained

    If electron waves weren't standing waves in Bohr's circular orbit, why and how would the waves interfere ?
  8. Q

    How Does Spinning a Mass Affect Atomic Spacing in a Wire?

    I whirl a mass m attached to a wire with length L and diameter d around my head in the horizontal plane. The mass takes t seconds to move around a circle. How far do the atoms in the wire move apart, compared to their spacing at rest? Young's modulus is given. Okay, so Y = stress/strain...
  9. Q

    Circular motion velocity components problem

    Consider a circular hoop with a radius R and a mass M. Initially the centre of mass of the hoop is spinning, but not moving. Then a object with mass m is thrown at speed v by a spring-loaded gun with an angle of theta anticlockwise from the posive horizontal. Calculate the x and y components of...
  10. S

    Circular Motion, Massless String - Swinging Rock

    1. Homework Statement : A rock of mass m is attached to a string of negligible mass and length L. The rock is released from rest from a horizontal position. When the rock is at point P, the string attached to the rock makes an angle θ with the horizontal. In terms of the quantities, m, L, θ and...
  11. C

    Shuttle moving in a circular orbit

    The space shuttle is moving in a circular orbit with a speed of 7.8km/s and a period of 87min. In order to return Earth, the shuttle fires its retro engines opposite to its direction of motion. The engine provide a deceleration of 6m/s^2 that is constant in magnitude and direction. What is the...
  12. M

    How does an object undergo circular motion on a non-circular trajectory?

    Hello, Forgive me if this question is stupid. How an object undergoes circular motion when the trajectory is not circular. I mean if it is not moving in a circle then why is it called circular motion. http://emuonline.emu.edu.tr/phys101/PhIch6pg3_files/image009.gif Let's suppose I am running...
  13. dexterdev

    Why Is Circular Convolution Important in Signal Processing?

    Hi PF, What is circular convolution? Why do we need such an operation if we have linear convolution, What is its basic difference of both convolutions. Is circular convolution used only in frequency domain? -Devanand T
  14. F

    Circular Helix Line Integral: Solving with r and dr/dλ

    Homework Statement don't know the line integral latex code but; \int\underline{r}\timesd\underline{r} from (a,0,0) to (a,0,2∏b) on the circular helix \underline{r} = (acos(λ), asin(λ), bλ) The Attempt at a Solution Its the multiple use of the position vector r in the question...
  15. J

    Circular Motion and Static Friction Problem The Wall of Death ride

    Circular Motion and Static Friction Problem.. "The Wall of Death" ride Homework Statement A fairground ride called "The Wall of Death" consists of a cylindrical container of internal diameter 6.50m, mounted on a cylindrical axis. The passengers feel as if they are being pushed against the...
  16. S

    Torque required to rotate a circular sector inside a drum

    What I have ? Have a 16’ x 72’ rotating drum There is a solid circular sector inside the drum What I need ? Want to Calculate the torque required to move that solid circular sector from the intial position to the position shown in attached picture (90 Degrees rotation) Data ...
  17. R

    Centripetal Force and Uniform Circular Acceleration

    I am in need for some help for a lab report. The issue has happened because there is a lab of 20 students that is being led by a recently retired NASA physicist trying to lead a team of graduate student (or camel jockeys as he puts it) and the lab instructions are being botched horribly...
  18. N

    Proving the Motion of Point P: Vertical or Elliptical?

    https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=56184&d=1362060936 https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=56185&d=1362060998 https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=56186&d=1362061038 Any help of how to prove this problem would be...
  19. V

    Buckling limit of a square plate over a circular hole

    Hi, I am carrying out a series of experiments which consist of a square plate object placed over a circular hole. The experiment is done in such a way that I can apply a point force at the center of the plate and see how much force is required to pull the plate through the hole. I should add...
  20. D

    Circular Motion of a turntable spinning counterclockwise

    Homework Statement A turntable of radius "r" is spinning counterclockwise at an initial rate of ω. at t=0, its rotation rate begins to slow at a steady pace. the rotation finally stops at t=T. At what time during the time interval 0<t<T was the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of a...
  21. E

    Is directional gas flow possible in a circular closed pipe system?

    If I have a series of pipes and containers (containing liquid) soldered together to create a circular path, and then heated at a particular point or multiple points, is it possible to somehow have the gas move in a particular direction without the gas every leaving the system? I'd prefer not to...
  22. T

    Uniform circular motion with constant upward velocity.

    Homework Statement It is common to see birds of prey rising upward on thermals. The paths they take may be spiral-like. You can model the spiral motion as uniform circular motion combined with a constant upward velocity. Assume a bird completes a circle of radius 6.00m every 5.00s and rises...
  23. P

    Circular Motion, Gravity, Muddy Wheel

    Homework Statement A car is moving with constant velocity v, and has wheels of radius R. The car drives over a clump of mud and the mud with mass m, and sticks to the wheel with an adhesive force of f perpendicular to the surface of wheel. At what angle (theta) does the piece of mud drop off...
  24. A

    Radius as a function of Uniform Circular Motion

    How exactly does radius affect centripetal acceleration? In one formula we have (a=v^2/r) which implies inversely proportional, while in the other we have (a=(w^2)*r) which implies directly proportional. I understand that increasing r increases velocity (v=w*r) which means the right answer is...
  25. C

    Circular Motion: angle that the airplane makes with horizon?

    Homework Statement The aeroplane is traveling at a speed of 75 m/s and the radius of the turning circle is 80 m. Homework Equations Calculate the angle which the airplane wings make the with horizontal during the turn. The Attempt at a Solution I tried but I couldn't get to the...
  26. Astrum

    Off center circular motion (polar coordinates)

    Homework Statement A particle moves with constant speed v around a circle of radius b. Find the velocity vector in polar coordinates using an origin lying on the circle. https://www.desmos.com/calculator/maj7t9ple1 Imagine the r starts at (0,0). Homework Equations \frac{d\vec{r}}{dt} =...
  27. Z

    Centripetal acceleration of a vehicle on banked circular arc

    Homework Statement A van is moving on a horizontal circular bend in the road of radius 75m. The bend is banked at arctan(1/3) to the horizontal. The maximum speed at which the van can be driven around the bend without slipping is 25m/s. Calculate the coefficient of friction between the road...
  28. F

    Circular Motion/Gravitational Acceleration Help Needed

    Hi, I am having problems with the following two problems: Homework Statement A 1.84kg ball is swung vertically from a 0.80m cord in uniform circular motion at a speed of 2.8m/s. What is the tension in the cord at the bottom of the ball's motion? Homework Equations I have tried using the...
  29. E

    Uniform Circular Motion - Finding Fc/Ft without mass

    Homework Statement A boy ties a rock to a 0.95 m string and swings it in a horizontal circle directly over his head so that it completes one revolution every 0.75 s. What is the tension in the string? So we know r and we can calculate V, but that's all I can deduce Homework Equations...
  30. H

    Uniform Circular Motion Derivation of Radial Acceleration

    Homework Statement I am trying to derive the formula a_r=\frac{v^2}{r} for uniform circular motion (for personal understanding, this is not an assignment). But am having some difficulty. I have seen other proofs, but I want to know why my approach is wrong. The Attempt at a Solution...
  31. A

    Circular motion x, y acceleration

    Can you tell me if my answers and sign are correct ? A car is traveling around a horizontal circular track with radius r = 250.0 m at a constant speed v = 18.0 m/s as shown. The angle θA = 19.0° above the x axis, and the angle θB = 60.0° below the x axis. What is the x component of the...
  32. A

    How Do You Calculate the Speed of a Plane with Respect to the Ground?

    You are traveling on an airplane. The velocity of the plane with respect to the air is 120.0 m/s due east. The velocity of the air with respect to the ground is 43.0 m/s at an angle of 30° west of due north. 1.What is the speed of the plane with respect to the ground? I got 82.76 by doing...
  33. S

    What causes the normal force to increase in circular motion?

    Homework Statement In my physics book (Young and Freedman 12 edition), in the chapter about conservation of energy, it teaches me that I can use the theory of conservation of energy and discover the velocity at the bottom of a circular path, having the height of this circular path. I...
  34. Y

    Verify definition of circular polarization in Balanis.

    Attached is a scan of how Balanis define plane wave with circular polarization with Ey having a phase of +∏/2 respect to Ex component of the E field. I don't quite agree with the book. The second attachment is my derivation. The definition of CW or CCW is with respect to direction of...
  35. H

    Tension in a circular wire with force radiating outwards

    Homework Statement Let's say there's a uniform circular wire with radius r. There is a uniform force pushing outward from the center in all directions of the wire. This total force is 10N. What is the tension in the wire? Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution Let's say the...
  36. Z

    Dynamics of circular motion. Particle on the top of a circle

    Homework Statement A particle of mass M is on the top of a vertical circle without initial velocity. It starts to fall clockwise. Find the angle with respect to the origin, where the particle leaves the circle. Homework Equations v=ωXr The Attempt at a Solution I used two unitary...
  37. R

    Circular motion on a banked curve

    how can rcosθ in a banked road be equal to mg; since r is equal to normal reaction which is equal to mgcosθ. rcos is even smaller than r. so mg>mgcosθ mgcosθ=r r>rcosθ so mg>rcosθ then how can mg=rcos when banking in curved road?
  38. S

    Avoiding a Wall with Circular Motion: A Physics Exercise

    Should the driver apply brakes or turn the car in a circle of radius 'r' to avoid hitting the wall? This question is in the excercise of circular motion chapter. In this question I don't uderstand from where to start. Some help would be greatly appreciated.
  39. J

    Calculate the force on a circular surface

    Hi to everybody Homework Statement (The attachment has an image with this problem) A small probe P is gently forced against the circular surface with a vertical force F as shown. Determine the n- and t-components of this force as functions of the horizontal position s. Homework Equations...
  40. R

    Potential Difference of Hollow Circular Cylinder

    Homework Statement A hollow circular cylinder of radius a and length b, with open ends, has a total charge Q uniformly distributed over its surface. What is the difference in potential between a point on the axis at one end and the midpoint of the axis?Homework Equations U = kq/r The Attempt...
  41. I

    What Are the Unknown Variables in a Circular Arc Pilot Dynamics Problem?

    Homework Statement A pilot of mass 50 kg comes out of a vertical dive in a circular arc such that her upward acceleration is 6g. (a) What is the magnitude of the force exerted by the airplane seat on the pilot at the bottom of the arc? (b) If the speed of the plane is 390 km/h, what...
  42. B

    Relative Circular Speed given radius and time

    Homework Statement What is the speed of the object (a bird) relative to the ground? We are given that a bird is flying in a spiraling path and rising on a thermal, making circles with a radius of 6m every 5s and rising strait up at a velocity of 3m/s.Homework Equations V=d/t C=2πr=d The...
  43. Q

    Circular Motion (ratio of velocities)

    Homework Statement Two small planets are moving in circular orbits around the same star. If the radius of the orbit of planet A is 4 times the radius of the orbit of planet B, find the ratio of their speeds vA/vB. Homework Equations Not really sure but v=omega*r a(centripetal)=v^2/r...
  44. A

    I'm writing a program that simulates circular

    I'm writing a program that simulates circular "particles" in 2d space. I'm at the collision handling part. I've already corrected their positions when an overlap occurs. So, my question is, how do I determine the angle of each particle's velocity after the collision? I have the position and...
  45. T

    Finding the natural frequency of a cylinder oscillating on a circular surface

    Homework Statement Here is the problem with my 3 attempts: 1. Alright, so the first attempt, I did not take into account the rotation of the cylinder ωc so I think it is wrong. But it seems to make sense because the whole cylinder rotates about O, so if I find that energy using parallel...
  46. D

    MHB Circular Membrane: Solving $u_{tt} = c^2\nabla^2u$ with Bessel's Equation

    $u_{tt} = c^2\nabla^2u$ where $\nabla^2 = \frac{1}{r}\frac{\partial }{\partial r}\left(r\frac{\partial}{\partial r}\right) + \frac{1}{r^2}\frac{\partial^2}{\partial\theta^2}$. Suppose $u(r,\theta,t) = G(r,\theta)e^{i\omega t}$. Then $$ -\omega^2Ge^{i\omega t} = c^2\nabla^2Ge^{i\omega t} $$ which...
  47. J

    Tension in vertical circular motion

    Homework Statement If you are spinning an object of mass 3.25 kg on a 0.8 m long chain at 20 rpm (vertical cirular motion), a) what is the tension at the top b) 43° from the top and c) at the bottom?Homework Equations String tension: T = Fc - mg cosθ Tension at top: T = (mv^2/r) - mg Tension at...
  48. L

    Simple magnetic field circular motion problem

    There's basically a beam of protons moving in the x-y plane, 30 degree from the +x-axis. The magnetic field is oriented in the +z-axis. So would the particle's motion be circular or helical? I say helical, because the velocity isn't completely perpendicular. Is this correct?
  49. U

    Circular Motion Dynamics. Car traveling in vertical circle

    Homework Statement A small car with mass .800 kg travels at a constant speed of 12m/s on the inside of a track that is a vertical circle with radius 5.0m. If the normal force exerted by the track on the car when it is at the top of the track is 6.00N, what is the normal force at the bottom of...
  50. A

    Normal force in circular motion

    Hi, Suppose we have a fellow on a ferris wheel. Would the normal force be greater on the top or at the bottom of the ferris wheel? I'm thinking that it would be greater at the top, or am I wrong? Thanks,
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