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9702 · 12.1

Kinematics of uniform circular motion

Cambridge 9702 Paper 4 — Kinematics of uniform circular motion (12.1). Senpai Corner diagram-backed pilot with premium structure and live visuals.

Need to know

What you need to know

  • 12.1 Kinematics of uniform circular motion.
  • The angular displacement of a body is the change in angle (radians, degree or revolutions) through which the body rotates around a circle.
  • Angular displacement is the ratio of: 𝛥𝜃 = 𝛥𝑠 𝑟.
  • A radian (rad) is defined as the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle.
  • Radians is usually written in term of π.
  • For a rotation for a complete circle (360 0 ), the radians is 2 π ( 𝛥𝜃 = 2πr/r).

Explanation

Kinematics of uniform circular motion

  1. 12.1 Kinematics of uniform circular motion.
  2. The angular displacement of a body is the change in angle (radians, degree or revolutions) through which the body rotates around a circle.
  3. Angular displacement is the ratio of: 𝛥𝜃 = 𝛥𝑠 𝑟.
  4. A radian (rad) is defined as the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle.