Mechanics and Universal Gravitation · Mechanics & Motion

Circular Motion and Gravitation

Exploring centripetal acceleration and the universal law of gravitation in planetary orbits.

Key Questions

  1. 1What variables affect the orbital velocity of a satellite in geostationary orbit?
  2. 2How does the inverse square law explain the structural formation of galaxies?
  3. 3How would an engineer determine the necessary centripetal force for a high speed rail curve?

Common Core State Standards

HS-PS2-4HS-ESS1-4
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Mechanics and Universal Gravitation
Period: Mechanics & Motion

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