We will explore and solve problems of objects moving in projectile motion, circular motion and orbital motion due to the pull of gravity.
Go to the Physics website Advanced Mechanics
.
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We are going to answer the question:
How can models that are used to explain projectile motion be used to analyse and make predictions?
Engage
Watch "Roadrunner No Falling Distance" (6:54).
Explore
Explore projectile motion using PhET Interactive Simulation
.
Explain
Go through Slides 1 - 32.
Write out Worked Examples 1 - 9.
Explicit Strategies for Differentiation
If you are having difficulties and want some help in understanding these concepts, go to Review Questions
and complete the Review Activity.
Elaborate
Complete:
Extension (OPTIONAL)
Go to Guided Questions
. Read and summarise the following articles:
"How Should you Launch a Ball to Achieve the Greatest Distance?"
"Long Jump"
Evaluate
Complete Skills Tasks 1 and 2 and submit them for marking.
Randomised Exercises - Module 5 IQ1.pdf
Why do objects move in circles?
Engage
Go to Advanced Mechanics - Circular Motion
Watch "
Sky Screamer World's Tallest Swing Ride
" (2:10)
Explore
Go through Worked Examples 1-8 (Slides 1-32)
Explain
Watch and take notes on "Circular Motion" (4:35)
Watch and take notes on "Intro to Circular Motion!" (9:11)
Watch and take notes on "Fifth Gear Loop the Loop" (6:09)
Watch and take notes on "NASCAR Automotive Technology Series" (2:13)
Explicit Strategies for Differentiation
If you are having difficulties and want some help in understanding these concepts, go to Review Questions
and complete the Review Activity.
Elaborate
Complete and check your answers with the solutions:
Exercise Set 3 - Circular Motion
Exercise Set 4 - Circular Motion Problems
Exercise Set 5 – Projectile and circular motion.
Extension (OPTIONAL)
Go to Guided Questions
. Read and summarise the following articles:
Newton and Henry, "Circular Motion"
"What is a logarithm?"
Evaluate
Complete Skills Task 3 – Analysing circular motion and solving problems
Complete Skills Task 4 – Solving circular motion problems with energy
Note: Skills Task 5 is not required due to Depth Study.
Randomised Exercises - Module 5 IQ2.pdf
How does the force of gravity determine the motion of planets and satellites?
Engage
Watch "
" (1:22)
Explore
Go through Worked Examples 1-10 (Slides 1-42)
Explain
Watch and take notes on the following:
The difference between mass and weight
(3:15)
(10:02)
Here's how zero gravity planes work
(1:33)
"
" (9:57)
Explicit Strategies for Differentiation
If you are having difficulties and want some help in understanding these concepts, go to Review Questions
and complete the Review Activity.
Elaborate
Complete and check your answers with the solutions:
Exercise Set 8 – Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation.docx
Exercise Set 9 – Orbits and Satellites.docx
Extension (OPTIONAL)
Go to Guided Questions
. Read and summarise the following articles:
"Tycho Brahe"
"Universal Gravitation"
Evaluate
You can evaluate your understanding by going to Review Questions for Advanced Mechanics
and completing Review Questions and Summary Guide.