Uniform Circular Motion

Physics - Unit 4

BY THE END OF THIS UNIT, you should be able to:

  • Identify scenarios involving uniform circular motion (UCM).

  • Calculate centripetal acceleration.

  • Explain the concept of centripetal force.

  • Calculate centripetal force.

  • Solve problems related to uniform circular motion.

Dec 2/3

Dec 4/5

Date

Dec 1

Classwork

Homework

Using your microwave at home (or one at school) - determine the frequency and period

PosPhysics 10.5

Uniform Circular Motion - Intro & lab

Uniform Circular Motion - Intro & lab

I will be out Friday - so there will not be any NEW information on Thurs/Fri…..so let’s review a bit for the semester exam.

PosPhysics 12.2

PosPhysics 12.5