ESSAY ABOUT

CIRCULAR
MOTION
Preparatoria No.24 “Dr Alfredo
Piñeyro Lopez”
Teacher. Abraham Emmanuel Romero Renteria

“Mechanics and the environment”

Briseida Anahi Cuevas Rdz

Group: 303 Third semester

Introduction
Circular motion is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the curvilinear movement
of an object along a path whose path is a circle. Its principles govern the movement of objects
in both the macroscopic and microscopic worlds, contributing to our understanding of the
universe and promoting technological advances in various fields. As we continue to explore
the complexities of circular motion, we unlock new possibilities for innovation and scientific
discovery.

Basic concepts
In circular motion, an inward force, known as centripetal force, is required to keep an object
moving along a curved path. This force constantly changes the direction of the object's speed
without altering its magnitude. Without centripetal force, the object would move in a straight
line.

Objects moving in circular paths experience centripetal acceleration, directed toward the
center of the circle. This acceleration is responsible for constantly changing the speed of the
object and ensuring that it remains in circular motion.
The speed of the object remains constant (tangential speed), but its direction continually
changes as it moves around the circle. This change in direction is due to centripetal
acceleration.

Angular velocity measures how fast an object rotates around a central point in radians per
second. It is related to the tangential velocity and the radius of the circle: ω = v/r, where ω is
the angular velocity, v is the tangential velocity and r is the radius of the circle.

Real world aplications

The movement of any point on a rotating disk or wheel.
That of the points of the hands of a clock.
Celestial bodies orbiting in space.
The electrons that revolve around an atomic nucleus.
Inside a spinning washer, creating centrifugal force during the spin cycle.