Circular path
Definition
A circular path refers to the trajectory of an object that moves in a curved shape, forming a complete loop.
Analogy
Imagine yourself riding a bicycle around a round track. The path you follow on the track is circular, just like the circular path of an object moving in physics.
Related terms
Tangential speed: The linear speed of an object moving along its circular path.
Radius: The distance from the center to any point on the circumference of a circle.
Period: The time it takes for an object to complete one full revolution around its circular path.
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