Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
12.2Centripetal acceleration
Centripetal acceleration in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 12.2.1Explain that a constant force perpendicular to the motion causes centripetal acceleration.
- 12.2.2Recognise that centripetal acceleration gives circular motion at constant angular speed.
- 12.2.3Recall and use the two expressions for centripetal acceleration.
- 12.2.4Recall and use the two expressions for centripetal force.
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Centripetal acceleration and centripetal force
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Sample question
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Turn Centripetal acceleration into a strength.
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