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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.
This resource is part of 3 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Kinematics: The Physics of Motion
Unit Title: Circular Motion This resource guides the beginning student through characteristics of circular motion. It 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. Interactive problems feature liberal use of diagrams and force vectors to enhance understanding. Link to Unit:
Topic: Kinematics: The Physics of Motion
Unit Title: The Case of Roller Coasters If you need a refresher in the basics, this is a nicely organized tutorial that addresses four topics: uniform circular motion, centripetal force, applications and mathematics of circular motion, and amusement park physics. Includes free-body diagrams, animations, and problem sets with answers. Link to Unit:
Topic: Dynamics: Forces and Motion
Unit Title: Rotational Dynamics This resource guides the beginning student through characteristics of circular motion. It 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. Interactive problems feature liberal use of diagrams and force vectors to enhance understanding. Link to Unit:
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T. Henderson, Physics Classroom: Motion Characteristics for Circular Motion (1996), WWW Document, (http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/U6L1a.cfm).
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T. Henderson, Physics Classroom: Motion Characteristics for Circular Motion (1996), <http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/U6L1a.cfm>.
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Henderson, T. (2004, December 12). Physics Classroom: Motion Characteristics for Circular Motion. Retrieved May 24, 2013, from http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/U6L1a.cfm
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Henderson, Tom. Physics Classroom: Motion Characteristics for Circular Motion. December 12, 2004. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/U6L1a.cfm (accessed 24 May 2013).
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Henderson, Tom. Physics Classroom: Motion Characteristics for Circular Motion. 1996. 12 Dec. 2004. 24 May 2013 <http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/U6L1a.cfm>.
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Author = "Tom Henderson",
Title = {Physics Classroom: Motion Characteristics for Circular Motion},
Volume = {2013},
Number = {24 May 2013},
Month = {December 12, 2004},
Year = {1996}
}
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