Circular Motion
Physics SSS1 Third Term
WEEK 10
Circular Motion
Performance Objectives
Students should be able to:
- Explain the concept of Uniform circular motion
- Describe the centripetal force and centripetal acceleration, centrifugal force, angular speed and velocity
- List some examples of circular motion
Content
Circular motion is the motion of an object in a circular path or round a circle with constant speed but changing velocity due to change in the direction of travel of the object as the object moves round the circle.
Demonstration of Circular Motion
Tie a stone to one end of a rope and whirl it so that it moves in a circular path as shown below.
Explanation
When a stone is tied to one end of a rope and whirl along.... View More
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