Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Centripetal Accelerations on a Turntable
Experiment #20 from Physics with Vernier
- Measure centripetal acceleration on a record turntable.
- Determine the relationship between centripetal acceleration, radius, and angular velocity.
- Determine the direction of centripetal acceleration.
Circular Motion
Experiment #8 from Physics Explorations and Projects
- Design and perform an investigation.
- Draw a conclusion from evidence.
- Understand that the centripetal force acting on (or the centripetal acceleration of) an object moving in a circular pattern is governed by one of two relationships
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Physics
- Theme
- A Space, time and motion
- Topic
- A.2 Forces and momentum
- Level
- Standard level and higher level
* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.