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5.1.4 Going around in circles

In this inquiry you will explore what happens when forces make bodies move in circles. Inquiry questions Conceptual: How do forces work to make bodies move in circles? Disciplinary concepts force, interaction Try the activity Grab bag: Work and Energy to review what you learnt previously about energy transfer in motion in 4.5.5 Energy and motion Review what you learnt about acceleration in 4.4.2 Force and mass Ready...

Tags: circular motion, centripetal force

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