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Tom Henderson
This resource guides the user through characteristics of circular motion. The same concepts and principles used to describe the motion of an object can also be used to describe and explain the motion of objects in circular pathways. This tutorial is broken into five sections addressing: the mechanics of circular motion, centripetal force, algebraic and trigonometric problems and solutions, and a full chapter that debunks the centrifugal "force" misconception. The interactive problems use diagrams and force vectors to help students visualize how vector components affect the way circular motion is characterized.
Next Generation Science StandardsMotion and Stability: Forces and Interactions (HS-PS2)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (9-12)
Disciplinary Core Ideas (K-12)
Forces and Motion (PS2.A)
Crosscutting Concepts (K-12)
Patterns (K-12)
Systems and System Models (K-12)
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (K-12)
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information (K-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4F. Motion
9. The Mathematical World
9B. Symbolic Relationships
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics AlignmentsHigh School — Number and Quantity (9-12)
Vector and Matrix Quantities (9-12)
High School — Algebra (9-12)
Seeing Structure in Expressions (9-12)
High School — Functions (9-12)
Interpreting Functions (9-12)
Common Core State Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6—12
Key Ideas and Details (6-12)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (6-12)
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity (6-12)
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