Gain a deep understanding of gravitation as well as mechanics, and circular motion. This course prepares you to study engineering or physics at university.
This short course is a deeper dive into a branch of mechanics focused on gravitation and circular motion. It begins by covering all the ground rules of circular motion and why spinning objects are accelerating towards the centre of rotation. The idea of a gravitational field will be introduced briefly to present students with a visual idea of an all-attractive force. Students will also learn that gravity is a force whose true nature is still not fully understood by scientists. The course will then cover some example problems and provide students with valuable problem solving skills. The content of this series will give a deep understanding of gravitation and would be most beneficial for students doing A-Level or HL physics, who want to study engineering or physics at university.
Course Content
6 LESSONS
5 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
minutes
Lesson 2
Going Round and Round: How to Describe Circular Motion
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Pendulums and Loopings
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Fields That We Cannot See
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Planets, the Sun and Earth’s Satellites
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Solving Circular Motion and Gravitation Problems
60 minutes
Key Skills
Mechanics
Physical Systems
Planetary Motion
Real World
Educator
Simeon H
Maths and Physics Educator
Simeon is a mathematics and physics Educator who brings his passion, knowledge and enthusiasm to every lesson, ensuring students are challenged and supported appropriately.