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10 RO - General Physics 1 - Grade 12 - Q1 - LP 10
10 RO - General Physics 1 - Grade 12 - Q1 - LP 10
I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
In the previous lessons, you have learned about one-dimensional and two-
dimensional motion. You have understood speed, velocity, acceleration and other concepts
related to motion. This module will help you gain more insights on the different concepts
associated with circular motion, as well as applications of these concepts.
III. ACTIVITIES
A. Elicit
Have you ever been to an amusement park? Amusement parks feature various
attractions such as rides and games as well as other events for entertainment purposes.
Kids particularly love the exciting carnival rides.
C. Explore
1. A girl is jogging at a uniform speed of 1.5 m/s in a
circular track with a radius of 100 m.
D. Explain
CIRCULAR MOTION
distance circumference
v = =
time time
The circumference of any circle can be computed using the radius according to the
equation
C = 2πR
v= 2π
R
T
v2 4
ac = R ac =
π
2
where ac is the centripetal acceleration, v is the velocity, T is the period, and R is the radius.
R
T
In accord with Newton's second law of motion,2 an object which experiences an
acceleration must also be experiencing a net force. The direction of the net force is in the
same direction as the acceleration. So for an object moving in a circle, there must be an
v 4
Fnet = ma Fnet = m 2 Fnet = m
R π
2
where m is the mass, v is the velocity, R is the radius, and T is the period.
R
Circular motion does not always have a T
constant speed. A body moving in a circle can speed 2
Δ d
at = v = v
Δ d
t t
E. Elaborate
Let us now apply what you have learned in the discussions on circular motion by
solving problems. Be guided by the given examples.
4 4 2
ac = π2 R = π2(6m) = 9.47 m/s
T2 (5s)2
v2 (10m/s
ac = R = )2 = 3.33 m/s2
Fnet = ma = (1,000 kg) (3.33 m 2) = 3,330 N
30 m/s
Example # 3: A car driver enters a curve at 10 m/s and speeds up, increasing the speed to
20 m/s in 5 s. Find the tangential acceleration of the car.
Solution: We are given that vf = 20 m/s, vi = 10 m/s and t = 5 s.
Δ 20 m/s – 10 m/s
at = v = 5s = 2 m/s2
Δ
t
As you have seen in the given examples, solving problems in circular motion is not a
difficult task. Try solving the following problems on your own.
1. A body is moving with a constant speed along a circular path with a radius of 20 m. If it
covers the entire path in 10 s, what is its acceleration? ______________________________
2. A jet is flying at a constant speed of 134 m/s along a straight line and makes a turn along
a circular path level with the ground. What should be the radius of the circle to produce a
centripetal acceleration of 10 m/s2? _____________________________________________
3. A flywheel has a radius of 0.4 m. What is the speed of a point on the edge of the flywheel
it it experiences a cetripetal acceleration of 5 m/s 2?
__________________________________
4. A 10-ton truck moving at a constant speed of 15 m/s takes a turn around a circular path
with a radius of 40 m. Determine the acceleration and the net force on the car. ___________
5. A body enters a curve at 4 m/s. What must its final speed be after 5 seconds to have a
tangential acceleration of 5 m/s2?
_______________________________________________
6. A car traveling at 15 m/s increases its speed to 20 m/s in 2.5 seconds while rounding a
curve. Find its tangential acceleration. ___________________________________________
F. Extend
Answer the following problems.
1. A racecar moving at a constant speed of 60 m/s takes one lap around a circular track in
40 seconds. What is its centripetal acceleration?
_____________________________________
2. An 50kg athlete runs at a constant speed of 5 m/s in a circular track with a radius of 100
m. How long will it take the athlete to finish one cycle around the track? What is the
centripetal acceleration of the athlete? What is the magnitude of the net force on the athlete?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. A truck enters a curve with a speed of 20 m/s. If it accelerates at 4 m/s 2, what will be its
speed after 3 seconds? ______________________________________________________
G. Evaluate
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer. Write it in
your answer sheet.
______ 1. Which of the following statements describes a body in uniform circular motion?
A. It experiences tangential acceleration. B. It has varying speeds.
C. It has a constant velocity. D. It has a constant speed.
______ 2. What is the direction of tangential acceleration?
A. towards the center of the circle B. away from the center of the circle
C. tangent to any point on the circle D. opposite direction with the moving body
______ 3. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Centripetal acceleration is present both in uniform and non-uniform circular
motion.
B. Tangential acceleration is present both in uniform and non-uniform circular
motion.
ELICIT
1. Ferris Wheel
2. Merry-Go-Round
3. Tilt-A-Whirl
4. Round-Up
ENGAGE
1. 18.84 m
2. 3.14 m/s
3. No. The carnival ride is in circular motion so the direction of its velocity changes.
ELABORATE
1.) 7.9 m/s2
2.) 1,795.6 m
3.) 1.41 m/s
4.) ac = 5.625 m/s2 Fnet = 56,250 N
5.) 29 m/s
6.) 2 m/s2
7.) 6 m/s
EXTEND
1.) 9.42 m/s2
2.) T = 125.6 s ac = 0.25 m/s2 Fnet = 12.5 N
3.) 32 m/s
EVALUATE
1. D 3. A 5. B 7. D 9. C
2. C 4. B 6. D 8. A 10. D
V. REFLECTION
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VI. REFERENCES
Cutnell, J. D. and Johnson, K. W. (2009). Physics 8th Edition. USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
IStock. (2020). Merry Go Round Pictures. Retrieved on July 1, 2020 from istockphoto.com
IStock. (2020). Ferris Wheel Pictures. Retrieved on July 1, 2020 from istockphoto.com
Physics Classroom. (n.d.). Circular Motion. Retrieved on July 15, 2020 from https://www.
physicsclassroom.com/class/circles
Young, H. D. et al. (2009). University Physics with Modern Physics 12th Edition. Singapore:
Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd.