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Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation

Introduction to UCM and Gravitation

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Kinematics of UCM

Angle $\theta$ and Arc Length $s$

Angle $\theta$ and Arc Length $s$

The radius of a circle is rotated through an angle $\Delta\theta$. The arc length $\Delta s$ is described on the circumference.

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