Solving Circular Motion Problems: Uniformity and Changing Flash Frequency

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The discussion focuses on solving circular motion problems, specifically analyzing uniform motion and the effects of changing flash frequency on a mass moving in a circular path. The mass initially moves clockwise with a flash frequency of 1Hz, indicating uniform motion due to constant speed and direction. When the flash frequency changes to 3Hz at position X, the task is to illustrate the next three positions of the mass, demonstrating the impact of increased observation frequency on perceived motion.

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I have a question here that I'am completely lost on.

A mass was moving clockwise around a circular path when a multiflash photograph was taken of its movement. The camera had a flash frequency of 1Hz ( 1 flash photo per second), and a photo similar to the diagram below resulted.

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(a) was the motion of the mass uniform? WHY?

(b) at position X on the diagram, the flash frequency instantly changed to 3Hz (3 flash photos per second). Show by crosses on the above diagram the next three positions of the mass.

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