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What is linear speed called when something moves in a circle?
The term used for linear speed when something moves in a circle.
Answer to Problem 4A
Tangential speed
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
When an object moves in a circle, its speed remains constant always but its direction always changes which is always tangential.
Since the speed of the object in a circle is always constant but is always tangential, hence this linear speed in a circle is often termed as tangential speed.
Conclusion:
Hence, when an object moves in a circle, its linear speed is termed as tangential speed.
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