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| The push or pull on some object or system. causes linear acceleration. |
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| the force that causes something to twist, spin, or rotate. |
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| State the two conditions of equilibrium: |
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1. Net Torque is zero.
2. Net Force is zero. |
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| Discuss the physics of circular motion |
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| Discuss Centriputal Force |
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| "center-seeking" force. The force acting on a body pushing it toward the of the circular path. |
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| Discuss Centrifugal Force |
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| "center-fleeing". Fake force. the opposing force to centripital. However, it is not the cause of the the object traveling in a straight line when it is released from the circular path. It is the removal of the centriputal force that causes the object to travel in a straight line. |
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| What must occur for an object to to tip over? |
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| It's center of mass must move |
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