Practice - For Central Forces
Practice Questions
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Define a central force.
💡 Hint: Think about how the force relates to the distance.
What is an example of a conservative force?
💡 Hint: Consider forces where potential energy can be defined.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines a central force?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between two bodies.
Are central forces always conservative?
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of conservative forces.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the angular momentum of a planet of mass m rotating around the sun at distance r with tangential velocity v.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of angular momentum in rotational dynamics.
If the potential energy of a particle in a central force field is given as V(r) = -k/r, derive the force exerted by the particle.
💡 Hint: Use calculus to find the relationship between potential energy and force.
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