Circular Motion and the Law of Gravity

Handouts and PowerPoint lectures for this unit: Calendar | Handouts | Lectures

Labs for this unit: Plate Lab .:. Orbit Lab .:. Space Station Project

Assessments: 5.1 - Centripetal Acceleration .:. 5.2 - Vertical Circle .:. 5.3 - Gravity and Orbit .:. IB Exams (Quarter 1)

5A. Calculate and understand centripetal acceleration.

5B. Solve problems with centripetal force.

5C1. Understand "g" force in vertical circle problems

Noteguide05C1-VerticalCircle.docx

g Force in Vertical Circles:

5C2. Solve motion in a vertical circle problems.

Noteguide05C2-VerticalCircle.docx

Vertical Circle Example 2:

EX3 Vertical Circle Forces Another example (Optional)

Example 4: Given the force at the top, and the radius, find the velocity and the force at the bottom

EX5 Vertical Circle Forces Another example (Optional)

5D. Understand what the four fundamental forces of the universe are.

Noteguide05D-FundamentalForces.docx

FUN-da-mental forces of Physics:

5E0. Use Scientific Notation

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Using Scientific Notation:

5E. Solve Simple gravitational force problems.

5F. Solve circular orbit problems.

Watch this brief introductory video, and then part 1 and part 2:

Noteguide05F-Orbit.docx

Orbit Problems:

More Examples (Optional)

Orbit Example 1

Orbit Example 2

Orbit Example 3

Orbit Example 4

Orbit Example 5

If you are having difficulty with solving orbit expressions for a certain variable, or want to know EXACTLY how to type it into the calculator, check out these two videos: (Back Side of Noteguide)

Orbit Problems solutions for v m r

Orbit Problems solutions for T m r

5G. Understand Kepler's three laws of planetary motion, and use the third law to solve problems

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5H. Understand how banked corners work, and calculate optimal bank angles

Homework Videos: Vertical Circle and Orbit Examples .:. Orbit and Gravity

Homework Solutions: Orbit and Gravity .:.