Uniform Circular Motion -Explanatory questions

In summary, when a coin is placed on a turntable and the motor is started, the turntable begins to rotate. As it reaches full rotational speed, the coin flies off in a path that is tangential to the turntable at the point it leaves. This can be explained by Newton's Laws, where the centripetal force needed to keep the coin in circular motion exceeds the friction between the two surfaces, causing the coin to break free. Similarly, a pilot in an aeroplane may experience a lack of blood to the brain when pulling out of a steep dive, which can also be explained by the forces involved in uniform circular motion. When the centripetal force exceeds the friction or is equal to it, the pilot
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Homework Statement


A coin is placed on a turntable. When the motor is stated the turntable starts to rotate. Before it reaches full rotational speed the coin flies off. Explain why and in what direction will it go?

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A pilot of an aeroplane, when pulling out of a steep dive can sometimes black out. This is attributed to the lack of blood to the brain. Explain this in terms of uniform circular motion.


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The Attempt at a Solution



Well the coin stays on the turntable because of friction between the two surfaces. It flies off in a path that is tangential to the turntable at the point it leaves. But I'm not sure what is the scientific explanation for why it flies off.

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I'm stumped by the second question

Thanks, any help is much appreciated
 
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First part sounds good. Think about Newton's Laws to finish it up.
Second question is very similar to the first. Why is there a lack of blood in the brain?
 
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as long as [tex]\frac{mv^2}{r} < Friction [/tex] or even equal to friction, the coin is going to stay.
Whether or not it is in UCM the velocity is always tangential; so as soon as the centripetal force exceeds friction, the coin will fly off tangentially
 

What is uniform circular motion?

Uniform circular motion is a type of motion where an object moves in a circular path at a constant speed. This means that the object covers equal distances in equal time intervals, and its velocity is always tangential to the circular path.

What is the difference between uniform circular motion and non-uniform circular motion?

The main difference between uniform circular motion and non-uniform circular motion is the speed of the object. In uniform circular motion, the speed is constant, while in non-uniform circular motion, the speed changes as the object moves along the circular path.

What are some real-life examples of uniform circular motion?

Some common examples of uniform circular motion include the motion of a car around a roundabout, the motion of a planet around the sun, and the motion of a Ferris wheel.

What is centripetal force and how does it relate to uniform circular motion?

Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path. In uniform circular motion, this force is always directed towards the center of the circle and is responsible for changing the direction of the object's velocity.

How is uniform circular motion related to rotational motion?

Uniform circular motion and rotational motion are closely related as they both involve circular motion. However, rotational motion specifically refers to the motion of an object around its own axis, while uniform circular motion refers to the motion of an object around an external axis.

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