Uniform Circular Motion

Physics - Unit 7

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.

Mar 18/19


Date

Mar 17

Classwork

Homework

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

HW #1 - Period and Frequency


Mar 20/24

Tangential Velocity

Mar 25/26

Vertical Circular Motion


Mar 27/28

Happy St.Patrick’s Day!

Uniform Circular Motion - Period and Frequency

Uniform Circular Motion - Period and Frequency

Positive Physics 12.8 (#1-10) - Turn in paper with all 10 FBD shown.

Quiz on Unit 7 so far…..

Centripetal Acceleration & Centripetal Force

PosPhysics 10.5 1-5 only - make sure to show work on paper and draw FBD. TEST ON APRIL 8/9!



REVIEW! - Lots of practice problems


Apr 1/2

Apr 3/4

Review - please come prepared with questions


Apr 7

Unit 7 Test


Apr 8/9