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Some times it becomes very difficult to differenciate between Circular motion and Rotational motion.Can anyone tell me to understand clearcut diff. between the two?
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Rotational motion is the movement of an object around an axis, while circular motion is the movement of an object in a circular path around a fixed point. In other words, rotational motion involves the rotation of an object, while circular motion involves its translation along a circular path.
Rotational motion should be used when describing the movement of objects such as wheels, gears, or other rotating objects. It is also used to describe the motion of objects that are rolling, spinning, or twisting. Circular motion, on the other hand, is used when describing the movement of objects in a circular path, such as a satellite orbiting around the Earth.
Yes, an object can have both rotational and circular motion. For example, a spinning top has both rotational motion around its own axis and circular motion as it moves in a circular path on a surface.
Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. In circular motion, this force is directed towards the center of the circle and is responsible for changing the direction of the object's velocity, keeping it in a circular path.
Angular velocity is a measure of how fast an object is rotating around an axis. It is closely related to rotational motion, as it is used to describe the rate of rotation of an object. In circular motion, it is also used to describe the speed at which an object is moving along a circular path.