Overview
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Explore the fundamental concepts of centripetal force and acceleration in this comprehensive physics lesson. Delve into circular motion, uniform circular motion, and the relationship between tangential velocity and centripetal acceleration. Learn essential formulas for centripetal acceleration and force, and understand the concepts of tangential acceleration and total acceleration in circular motion. Apply your knowledge through practical problem-solving exercises, including analyzing a yoyo's circular motion, calculating forces in a roller coaster loop, and determining various accelerations in circular motion with tangential acceleration. Gain a solid foundation in these crucial physics principles through clear explanations and step-by-step problem-solving techniques.
Syllabus
Lesson Introduction
Circular Motion, Tangential Velocity, and Centripetal Acceleration
Centripetal Force
Centripetal Force and Acceleration Formulas
Tangential Acceleration and Total Acceleration
Centripetal Force and Acceleration Problem: Tension in a String
Centripetal Force and Acceleration Problem: Loop-d-Loop
Centripetal, Tangential, and Total Acceleration in Circular Motion Problem
Taught by
Chad's Prep