The discussion revolves around the concept of tangential acceleration in the context of uniform circular motion. Participants are exploring why tangential acceleration is considered zero when the magnitude of tangential velocity remains constant, despite changes in direction.
The discussion is active, with participants providing insights into the nature of acceleration in uniform circular motion. Some have offered explanations regarding the relationship between tangential and radial acceleration, while others continue to question the implications of these concepts.
Participants are navigating the definitions of acceleration and its components, particularly in the context of uniform circular motion, where the distinction between tangential and radial acceleration is critical. There is an ongoing exploration of why uniform circular motion is classified as accelerated motion despite the absence of tangential acceleration.
I'm afraid that I don't understand the question.pcsx22 said:Homework Statement
the magnitude of tangential velocity is same but the directions are different..so how can the tangential acceleration be zero??Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
pcsx22 said:Homework Statement
the magnitude of tangential velocity is same but the directions are different..so how can the tangential acceleration be zero??
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Pi-Bond said:You just answered the question yourself; it's because the tangential velocity (magnitude) is the same. If there were any tangential acceleration, the magnitude would not be constant. The only acceleration in this case is normal acceleration (i.e. centripetal acceleration) which causes the direction to change.
The velocity vector continually changes direction. Any change in velocity, magnitude or direction, is an acceleration. In uniform circular motion, the magnitude (speed) doesn't change but the direction does. The tangential component of acceleration is zero, but the radial component is not.pcsx22 said:if tangential acceleration is considered to be zero in uniform circular motion then why is uniform circular motion is called accelerated motion??