What happens to the velocity of an object in circular motion?
The velocity continuously changes due to a continuously changing direction.
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Why does an object in circular motion accelerate?
An object in circular motion is constantly accelerating because the velocity is changing continuously.
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What is the force that causes circular motion?
Centripetal force keeps objects moving in circular motion.
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How does increasing the radius of orbit affect centripetal force?
Increasing the radius, decreases the centripetal force required to maintain the same speed.
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