11th grade Motion in a circle worksheet

Motion in a circle

Grade 11 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

   A cart runs around a circular track of radius 3 m at a steady 6 m/s. What is its acceleration toward the center, Ari?
2. 2.

   A cart runs around a circular track of radius 0.5 m at a steady 5 m/s. What is its acceleration toward the center, Bo?
3. 3.

   A cart runs around a circular track of radius 2 m at a steady 8 m/s. What is its acceleration toward the center, Esme?
5. 4.

   In the diagram, which way does the ball's velocity point, Jun?

   • Away from the center
   • Along the circle, at right angles to the string
   • Toward the center
6. 5.

   In the diagram, which way does the net force on the ball point, Kira?

   Use the picture in question 4.

   • Toward the center
   • Along the velocity
   • Away from the center, flinging it out
7. 6.

   In the diagram, what is the ball's acceleration toward the center, Luz?

   Use the picture in question 4.

   • 20 m/s²
   • 3.2 m/s²
   • 5 m/s²
8. 7.

   A cart runs around a circular track, held in by an outer rail. What provides the force toward the center, Milo?

   • Gravity pulling it down
   • An outward push from its speed
   • The rail's push on its wheels
9. 8.

   A ball on a string whirls in a horizontal circle. What provides the force toward the center, Noah?

   • An outward force from its motion
   • Air pushing on the ball
   • Tension in the string
10. 9.

    A model satellite circles a planet. What provides the force toward the center, Pia?

    • The planet's gravity
    • The satellite's engines
    • No force, since it is in space
11. 10.

    A cart on a circular track reaches a gap in the outer rail. What does it do, Tala?

    • Leaves in a straight line along its velocity
    • Keeps curving around
    • Stops at once