CIRCULAR MOTION

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When a body or satellite travels with circular motion, its velocity is constantly changing or accelerating.

This is called the 'Centripetal Acceleration'.

Centripetal acceleration - a = v ² / r

Because of centripetal acceleration, the body must experience centripetal force

Since F = m a

Centripetal force - F = m * v ² / r

or F = m v ² / r

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