Circular Motion and Gravitation · Mechanics & Motion

Uniform Circular Motion

Defining angular velocity and centripetal acceleration in rotating systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a centripetal force change the direction of an object without changing its speed?
  2. 2What variables affect the maximum speed a vehicle can take a corner without skidding?
  3. 3How would an engineer design a centrifuge to separate biological samples based on density?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Physics - Further MechanicsA-Level: Physics - Circular Motion
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Circular Motion and Gravitation
Period: Mechanics & Motion

Suggested Methodologies

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan Templates

More in Circular Motion and Gravitation

Newton's Law of Gravitation

Exploring the inverse square law of gravity and its effect on planetary and satellite motion.

2 methodologies

Gravitational Potential and Energy

Calculating the work done in moving masses within a field and defining escape velocity.

2 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU