Circular Motion

Circular motion refers to the movement of an object along a circular path. In Newtonian mechanics, when an object travels in a circle, it continuously changes direction, which means it is accelerating, even if its speed remains constant. This acceleration is caused by a force directed toward the center of the circle, called centripetal force. Examples include a car turning on a track or a planet orbiting the sun. Understanding circular motion helps explain various natural phenomena and is fundamental to concepts in physics, engineering, and everyday life.