3. Circ Motion and Grav Fields

Essential idea: A force applied perpendicular to its displacement can result in circular motion.

Nature of science:

Observable universe: Observations and subsequent deductions led to the realization that the force must act radially inwards in all cases of circular motion. (1.1)

General Resources:

Video Lectures
Kognity Textbook Chap 6 - Use you ACS Login

IB Physics Site: Topic 4 - Comprehensive notes
IB Physics Site: Topic 4 - More notes
Topic 4 Flashcards - Vocab Devo.
Khan Academy - Circular motion and Gravitation
Physics Classroom - Circles
Open Stax - Gravitation and UCM

How does changing the mass of an object affect the gravitational force?
Why is a refrigerator hard to push in space?
Why do we feel pulled toward Earth but not toward a pencil?
How can the acceleration due to gravity be modified?
How can Newton’s laws of motion be used to predict the behavior of objects?
How can we use forces to predict the behavior of objects and keep us safe?
How is the acceleration of the center of mass of a system related to the net force exerted on the system?
Why is it more difficult to stop a fully loaded dump truck than a small passenger car?

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