There are several demonstrations in this topic which can add a lot to the interest of the subject. It is useful to practise...

Teaching Guidance 16-19

Demonstration: A fun demonstration of the relationship between energy stored gravitationally, and energy stored kinetically...

Practical Activity 14-16

Demonstration: To show the link between constant speed in a straight line and constant speed in circular motion.

Practical Activity 14-16

Class practical: Measuring the variables involved in circular motion, to find out whether the formula for centripetal...

Practical Activity 14-16

Demonstration: This shows an electron beam being deflected by a magnetic field into a circular path.

Practical Activity 14-16

Class practical: This is a modification of the practical, Experimental test of F = mv²/R.

Practical Activity 14-16

Demonstration: A further example of the motion of an object travelling in a circle.

Practical Activity 14-16

Demonstration: An alternative method of investigating centripetal force quantitatively.

Practical Activity 14-16

Class practical: This shows an everyday example of circular motion, the Moon going round the Earth.

Practical Activity 14-16

Demonstration: To show the tangential motion of an object when it is released from circular motion.

Practical Activity 14-16

Class practical: To begin to explore circular motion in more detail.

Practical Activity 14-16

A thought experiment about a common example of circular motion to stimulate a fruitful classroom discussion.

Teaching Guidance 14-16