Topic 6.1 - Circular Motion

In Topic 6, we will take a look at how we can relate objects traveling circular paths to velocity, time, acceleration, and other fun stuff!

Please complete the Topic 6.1 handout in Lesson 1.

• Topic 6.1 - Handout 1 (blank)

• Topic 6.1 - Handout 1 (solutions)

For our second lesson, we will lecture through Topic 6.2, but it would be a good idea to get in a bit more practice on Topic 6.1 problems. Here's the handout:

• Topic 6.1 - Handout 2 (blank)

• Topic 6.1 - Handout 2 (solutions)

Topic 6.2 - Law of gravitation

Topic 6.2 covers gravitation. Finally! We get to see how gravity will affect objects on a circular path, and we will definitely relate gravitational and centripetal forces.

• Topic 6.2 - Handout 1 (blank)

• Topic 6.2 - Handout 2 (blank)

• Topic 6.2 - Handout (all solutions)

I've received a lot of questions about tension vectors and centripetal force, and while a summary of the math is included in the handout solutions, I made this video to specifically explain the relationship. We will also cover a *very* common mistake for IB Physics students.