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Centripetal Acceleration and Force

Centripetal Acceleration and Force

  • Calculate the theoretical linear (tangential) velocity of a mass moving in a horizontal circle.
    Measure the angular frequency of a mass moving in a horizontal circle.
  • Experimentally determine the linear (tangential) velocity of a mass moving in a horizontal circle.
  • Calculate the percent error in the linear (tangential) velocity of a mass moving in a horizontal circle by comparing the theoretical and experimental values.
  • Evaluate how the centripetal acceleration of a mass moving in a horizontal circle is affected by changing the radius of the circle.
  • Evaluate how the centripetal acceleration of a mass moving in a horizontal circle is affected by varying the hanging mass.
  • Evaluate how the centripetal force of a mass moving in a horizontal circle is affected by changing the radius of the circle.
  • Evaluate how the centripetal force of a mass moving in a horizontal circle is affected by varying the hanging mass.

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Materials

  • Narrow plastic tube
  • Electronic Balance
  • Measuring tape
  • Ruler
  • 5-6 Paper clips
  • Washer, small
  • 4 Washers, large
  • String ~ 35 inches (~90 cm = 0.90 m)

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