Physics · A-Level · AQA · AQA A-level Physics (7408) · Specification point · 3.6.1.1 · Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) · Periodic motion (A-level only)
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3.6.1.1 Circular motion (A-level only)
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Motion in a circular path at constant speed implies there is an acceleration and requires a centripetal force. Magnitude of angular speed |
Radian measure of angle.
Direction of angular velocity will not be considered.
Centripetal acceleration
The derivation of the centripetal acceleration formula will not be examined.
Centripetal force
MS 0.4 Estimate the acceleration and centripetal force in situations that involve rotation. |