Uniform Circular Motion
Students will investigate uniform circular motion, centripetal acceleration, and the forces involved.
Key Questions
- Explain the relationship between centripetal force, mass, velocity, and radius in circular motion.
- Compare the forces acting on an object in horizontal versus vertical circular motion.
- Design an experiment to measure centripetal force in a controlled environment.
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