Circular Motion Simulation
Example 4.10: Insect in a Circular Groove
Angular Speed (ω):
0.00 rad/s
Linear Speed (v):
0.00 cm/s
Centripetal Acceleration (a):
0.00 cm/s²
Revolutions Completed:
0
Time Elapsed:
0.00 s
Velocity Vector
Acceleration Vector
Explanation:
This simulation demonstrates uniform circular motion based on Example 4.10 from Class 11 Physics. An insect is moving along a circular groove of radius 12 cm, completing 7 revolutions in 100 seconds.
Key Concepts:
- Angular Speed (ω): Calculated as ω = 2π × number of revolutions / time = 0.44 rad/s
- Linear Speed (v): v = ω × R = 5.3 cm/s (tangential to the circle)
- Centripetal Acceleration: a = ω² × R = 2.3 cm/s² (directed towards the center)
- The acceleration vector is not constant because its direction changes continuously, though its magnitude remains constant.
