Episode 224: Describing Circular Motion

Subject(s): Physics | Age: Post 16 | Type: Demonstration | Teacher guidance | Publication Year: 2000 - 2009

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From the Institute of Physics, this learning episode introduce students to the importance of circular motion and the need for a centripetal force to keep an object moving along a circular path.

The activities include:
• observing circular motion
• whirling bucket and centripetal force
• discussing examples of centripetal forces
• further demonstrations of centripetal force

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx3bh

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