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Khan Academy: Centripetal Force Problem Solving Instructional VideoKhan Academy: Centripetal Force Problem Solving Instructional Video
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Khan Academy
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Grade
9th - 10th
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Science
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Instructional Videos
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1110L
Instructional Video

Khan Academy: Centripetal Force Problem Solving

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In this video, David from Khan Academy gives some problem solving strategies for centripetal force problems and explains many common misconceptions people have about centripetal forces. [14:59]

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Concepts

force, gravitational force, tension, centripetal acceleration

Additional Tags

force of tension, khan academy, newton's second law, quality force diagram, centrifugal and centripetal forces

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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Worksheet

Unit VIII: Worksheet 2 - Centripetal Force

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Circular motion can make you loopy! On this physics worksheet, learners practice solving problems regarding centripetal force, rotational period, speed, acceleration, and more. A flying aerobat and a couple of amusement park rides make...
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Worksheet

Unit VIII: Worksheet 3 - Central Force

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Worksheet

Unit VIII: Worksheet 1 - Central Force

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Disciples of physics practice solving acceleration and centripetal force problems. They construct qualitative motion maps and quantitative force diagrams in addition to using their critical thinking skills. Get your class moving by...
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Instructional Video

Khan Academy: Centripetal Force and Acceleration Intuition

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This video shows the direction of the force in cases of circular motion at constant speeds. Several examples of centripetal force in everyday life are given. [10:46]
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Website

Khan Academy: Centripetal Forces Review

Khan Academy
A website that reviews centripetal force with key concepts, equations, and skills for needed to understand centripetal force.
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Instructional Video

Khan Academy: Mass Swinging in a Horizontal Circle

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In this video, David from Khan Academy explains how to solve for the tension and speed of a mass swinging at an angle in a horizontal circle. [12:38]
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Khan Academy: Chilling Water Problem

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Using phase change diagrams, find out how much ice at -10 degrees C is necessary to get 500 grams of water down to 0 degrees C. [11:23]
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Instructional Video

Khan Academy: Chilling Water Problem

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An example of how ice can cause energy to transfer and reduce the temperature of water. [11:23]
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Unit Plan

Open Stax: Physics: Problem Solving Strategies

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In the following interactive students will begin to understand and apply a problem-solving procedure to solve problems using Newton's laws of motion.
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