When a particle rotates in a circle, a central force acts on it directed towards the centre of rotation. Why does this force does no work on the particle?

An ideal spring has a spring constant (force constant) of 2500 n/m, is stretched 4.0 cm, how much elastic potential energy does it possess? (a) 3j (b) 0.00j (c) 1j (d) 2j (e) 4j

How are the crust and the inner core alike? a) they are both solid. b) they both have the same temperature. c) they are both under the same pressure. d) they are both very close to the center of the earth.

Visualize the problem and identify special cases first examine the problem by drawing a picture and visualizing the motion. apply newton's 2nd law, ∑f⃗ =ma⃗ , to each body in your mind. don't worry about which quantities are given. think about the forces on each body: how are these consistent with the direction of the acceleration for that body? can you think of any special cases that you can solve quickly now and use to test your understanding later? one special case in this problem is if m2=0, in which case block 1 would simply fall freely under the acceleration of gravity: a⃗ 1=−gj^.