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Episode 224: Describing Circular Motion
From the Institute of Physics, this learning episode introduce students to the importance of circular motion and the need for a centripetal force to keep an object moving along a circular path. The activities include: * observing circular motion * whirling bucket and centripetal force * discussing examples of centripetal forces * further demonstrations of centripetal force
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