Circular Motion and Gravitation =============================== This chapter covers motion in circles and the law of universal gravitation. Key Concepts: ------------- - Centripetal acceleration and force - Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation - Orbits and satellites Sample Question: ---------------- A 0.5 kg object moves in a circle of radius 2 m at 4 m/s. What is the centripetal force? .. math:: F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r} = \frac{0.5 \times 4^2}{2} = 4\ \text{N}