Physics - Circular Motion
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Physics - Circular Motion
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10th - 12th Grade
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Brittney Bothwell
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This quiz focuses on circular motion in physics, covering the fundamental concepts that govern objects moving in circular paths. The material is appropriate for grades 10-12, as it requires students to apply mathematical formulas, understand vector concepts, and analyze force relationships. Students need a solid foundation in Newton's laws, vector analysis, and algebraic problem-solving to master these concepts. The core principles include centripetal acceleration (always directed toward the center of the circle), centripetal force calculations using F = mv²/r, the relationship between velocity and radius in circular motion, and the distinction between uniform and non-uniform circular motion. Students must understand that velocity in circular motion is always tangent to the circle, that centripetal acceleration depends on both speed and radius, and that various forces like friction, tension, or gravity can provide the centripetal force depending on the situation. Created by Brittney Bothwell, a Physics teacher in the US who teaches grades 10-12. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for assessing student understanding of circular motion principles and can be effectively used as a formative assessment, homework assignment, or review activity before unit tests. The variety of question types—from direct calculations to conceptual understanding—allows teachers to identify specific areas where students need additional support. The quiz works particularly well as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge or as guided practice during instruction. Teachers can use individual questions to spark classroom discussions about real-world applications of circular motion, such as car safety on curves or amusement park ride design. This assessment aligns with NGSS HS-PS2-1 (analyzing data to support claims about forces during collisions) and Common Core mathematical practices, particularly MP2 (reasoning abstractly) and MP4 (modeling with mathematics).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Calculate the velocity of an object moved around a circle with a radius of 1.65 m and an acceleration of 3.5 m/s2.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following depict the speed of the blowing ball?
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Calculate the centripetal force required to make a 5 kg ball move 4 m/s in a circle with a radius of 2 m.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Centripetal acceleration acts towards the ___________ of the circular motion
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Bruno the bat flies at a speed of 0.5 m/s in circle of radius 1 m. What is his acceleration?
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What object experiences uniform circular motion?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
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