Written for IB but could also be used for A level. Step by step explanation of orbital motion using a dog shot from a cannon (I don't like dogs! It's a running joke in my lessons). Includes calculations of centripetal acceleration etc - using angular velocity too.
An excellent resource which examines all aspects of the circular motion topic in one handy worksheet. Complete with answers, the worksheet is accessible to all students and hones their key skills whilst stretching more able students. Angular velocity, centripetal force and the concept of measuring angles in radians are all covered. BONUS ALERT! It comes with a handy, separate, Self study, information street which makes it ideal to set for a cover or independent study lesson. Enjoy! Available in word and pdf format. All included!
This lesson follows the AQA Physics: A Level Year 2 textbook https://amzn.to/3DG6pIP
The lesson is complete and designed to be taught over a period of 90 minutes. It is fully animated and contains fully worked out answers to every question.
Learning objectives
Recognise uniform in a circle
Describe what you need to measure to find the speed of an object moving in uniform circular motion
Define angular displacement and angular speed
The format
A recall starter activity to help store key definitions and ideas to long term memory.
Clear slides presented in a logical order, which can be used to talk through and explain the key concepts of the lesson.
Questions and example slides, which can be used to model perfect exam ready answers.
Summary questions to practice and consolidate the new knowledge gained from the lesson.
This Resource is a lesson designed to begin the A Level Physics Topic of Circular Motion, opening with this lesson on Uniform Circular Motion. It contains:
A Powerpoint to provide a general lesson structure and explanations
A starter activity recapping some general topics from earlier mechanics
An activity featuring questions based around basic circular motion calculations
An activity featuring exam style questions based around angular velocity and displacement
I hope you find these resources useful.
A presentation suitable for KS4 looking at circular motion. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation.
Learning Objective(s):
Analyse accelerated motion in two dimensions using circular examples.
Main Skills: Interpret written text and diagrams and perform calculations.
Duration: Approximately 30 mins
23 slides covering:
• Acceleration
• Uniform Circular Motion
• Average Velocity
• Direction of Centripetal Acceleration
• Magnitude of Centripetal Acceleration
• Centripetal Acceleration and Rotation
A presentation suitable for Grades 9-12 looking at circular motion. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation.
Learning Objective(s):
Analyse accelerated motion in two dimensions using circular examples.
Main Skills: Interpret written text and diagrams and perform calculations.
Duration: Approximately 30 mins
23 slides covering:
• Acceleration
• Uniform Circular Motion
• Average Velocity
• Direction of Centripetal Acceleration
• Magnitude of Centripetal Acceleration
• Centripetal Acceleration and Rotation
Understand the concept of angular speed for a particle moving in a circle, and use the relation v = rw
Understand that the acceleration of a particle moving in a circle with constant speed is directed towards the centre of the circle, and use the formulae r w^2 and v^2/r
Solve problems which can be modelled by the motion of a particle moving in a horizontal circle with constant speed
Solve problems which can be modelled by the motion of a particle in a vertical circle without loss of energy.
Find a normal contact force or the tension in a string, locating points at which these are zero, and conditions for complete circular motion.
The physics of uniform circular motion and its applications. Description, formulas and solved problems (step by step)
Speed, velocity and angular speed
Centripetal acceleration.
How to use it:
Extract a zip file
Open a file: ‘story’
The file will open in your web browser
A booklet of notes and questions designed to act as something between a text book and a revision guide. Could be used for examples during lessons or for howework exercises and will support students at home with their other work and exam style questions. may also be used as revision booklets/notes. This is a very useful and versatile resource that covers the whole Circular motion topic in an interesting an entertaining way, whilst challenging candidates with incisive questions.
Circular and Periodic Motion Physics CIE - KS5 - (7 Full Lessons)
07 - Applications of Simple Harmonic Motion
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Circular and Periodic Motion Physics CIE - KS5 - (7 Full Lessons)
01 Uniform Circular Motion
02 Centripetal Acceleration
03 Centripetal Force
04 Mid-Term Review
05 Simple Harmonic Motion
06 - Simple harmonic motion graphs
07 - Applications of Simple harmonic motion
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First lesson of the circular motion topic for the second year of the AQA A-Level Physics course.
Covers uniform circular motion, angular displacement and angular speed.
Fully resourced and with practice exam questions (with worked answers).
Circular and Periodic Motion Physics CIE - KS5 - (7 Full Lessons)
01 Uniform Circular Motion
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Circular and Periodic Motion Physics CIE - KS5 - (7 Full Lessons)
01 Uniform Circular Motion
02 Centripetal Acceleration
03 Centripetal Force
04 Mid-Term Review
05 Simple Harmonic Motion
06 - Simple harmonic motion graphs
07 - Applications of Simple harmonic motion
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Understand the concept of angular speed for a particle moving in a circle, and use the relation v = rw
Understand that the acceleration of a particle moving in a circle with constant speed is directed towards the centre of the circle, and use the formulae r w^2 and v^2/r
Solve problems which can be modelled by the motion of a particle moving in a horizontal circle with constant speed
Solve problems which can be modelled by the motion of a particle in a vertical circle without loss of energy.
Find a normal contact force or the tension in a string, locating points at which these are zero, and conditions for complete circular motion.
A worksheet looking at vertical circular motion from AQA A2 Further Maths Mechanics, with fully worked solutions to support students if used for independent learning.
Questions tackle a range of different scenarios and merge some topics together.
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Updated: 01/09/2025
This is lesson 17.1 Uniform Circular Motion from the latest syllabus
Included here is a powerpoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum links. Everything that you need to teach this lesson.
I am currently rolling out these lessons as I produce them and will bundle them together once each chapter is done.
Please also see my Year 1 resources. All of Chapter one is free to sample and the entire 80 powerpoint course and detailed scheme of work is available on TES
Includes powerpoints for the topics listed below along with revision questions and more;
Uniform Circular Motion
Centripetal Acceleration
On the Road
At the fairground
Circular and Periodic Motion Physics CIE - KS5 - (7 Full Lessons)
03 Centripetal Force
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Circular and Periodic Motion Physics CIE - KS5 - (7 Full Lessons)
01 Uniform Circular Motion
02 Centripetal Acceleration
03 Centripetal Force
04 Mid-Term Review
05 Simple Harmonic Motion
06 - Simple harmonic motion graphs
07 - Applications of Simple harmonic motion
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Understand the concept of angular speed for a particle moving in a circle, and use the relation v = rw
Understand that the acceleration of a particle moving in a circle with constant speed is directed towards the centre of the circle, and use the formulae r w^2 and v^2/r
Solve problems which can be modelled by the motion of a particle moving in a horizontal circle with constant speed
Solve problems which can be modelled by the motion of a particle in a vertical circle without loss of energy.
Find a normal contact force or the tension in a string, locating points at which these are zero, and conditions for complete circular motion.
