Circular Motion and Oscillations · Autumn Term

Uniform Circular Motion

Analysis of objects moving in circular paths at constant speed, focusing on centripetal acceleration and force.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a constant force result in a change in velocity without changing speed?
  2. 2What variables affect the maximum safe cornering speed for a vehicle on a banked track?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply centripetal principles to design a stable centrifuge?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Physics - Further MechanicsA-Level: Physics - Circular Motion
Year: Year 13
Subject: Physics
Unit: Circular Motion and Oscillations
Period: Autumn Term

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