Topic 6.1 Circular Motion - Lesson 1

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Topic 6.1 Circular Motion - Lesson 1

Textbook References: Hamper HL IB Physics 2nd Edition: pp -

Syllabus Outcomes Covered in This Lesson

Understandings:

Centripetal force

Centripetal acceleration

Applications and Skills:

Identifying the forces providing the centripetal forces such as tension, friction, gravitational, electrical, or magnetic

Qualitatively and quantitatively describing examples of circular motion including cases of vertical and horizontal circular motion

Main Activities:

Task #1: Download and look through this short PPT on Angular Measurement. Make some brief notes in your book. (10 mins)

Task #2: Download this Ladybug Revolution Task Sheet and complete the activities on the sheet using this PhET Ladybug Revolution simulation (30 mins)

Task #3: Download and view this Circular Motion presentation and use the information presented to complete this Circular Motion Notes Skeleton (10 mins)

Task #4: