Zoom: 1.0x
Time: 0.00 s
Position (r): 0.0 m
Speed (v): 0.0 m/s
Accel (ac): 0.0 m/s²
Angular Vel (ω): 0.0 rad/s
Period (T): 0.0 s

Uniform Circular Motion

1.0x
5.0 m
5.0 m/s
Position vs Time
X Position
Y Position

Learning Outcomes

  • Vectors: Velocity ($v$, red) is always tangent to the path. Acceleration ($a_c$, blue) always points to the center.
  • Centripetal Acceleration: $a_c = v^2 / r$. Increase speed or decrease radius to see acceleration spike!
  • Oscillation: Circular motion is composed of two perpendicular sine waves. Watch the X and Y graphs as the object orbits.