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Centripetal Force The force required to keep an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle. Normal Force The force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it, acting perpendicular to the surface. Centripetal Acceleration The acceleration of an object moving in a circle, directed towards the center of the circle. Potential Energy The energy possessed by an object due to its position relative to a reference point, often related to height. Kinetic Energy The energy an object possesses due to its motion, calculated as 1/2 times mass times velocity squared. Energy Conservation A principle stating that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant over time. Radius The distance from the center of a circle to any point on its circumference. Velocity The speed of an object in a particular direction. Height The vertical distance of an object from a reference point, often the ground. Loop A circular path or section of a roller coaster track. Mass A measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically in kilograms. Gravity The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass. Non-conservative Forces Forces that cause energy to be lost from a system, such as friction or air resistance. Initial Speed The speed of an object at the beginning of a time interval. Final Speed The speed of an object at the end of a time interval.
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