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what is lateral acceleration?
That's another term for what is usually called centripetal acceleration.Lydia22 said:what is lateral acceleration?
Circular motion is the movement of an object along a circular path with a constant speed. This means that the object's velocity is constantly changing, but its speed remains the same.
Uniform motion is the movement of an object at a constant speed in a straight line. This means that the object's velocity is constant and there is no change in its speed or direction.
The main difference between circular motion and uniform motion is the path that the object follows. In circular motion, the object moves along a circular path, while in uniform motion, the object moves in a straight line. Additionally, the velocity in circular motion is constantly changing, while in uniform motion, the velocity remains constant.
Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. It is directed towards the center of the circle and is necessary to maintain the object's circular motion.
Centripetal force is essential for circular motion because it acts as the inward force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. Without centripetal force, the object would continue to move in a straight line tangential to the circle.