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Circular Motion and Planetary Motion
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Circular Motion and Planetary Motion

Newton's laws of motion and kinematic principles are applied to describe and explain the motion of objects moving in circles; specific applications are made to roller coasters and athletics. Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation is then presented and utilized to explain the circular and elliptical motion of planets and satellites.


Lesson 1:  Motion Characteristics for Circular Motion

Lesson 2:  Applications of Circular Motion

Lesson 3:  Universal Gravitation

Lesson 4:  Planetary and Satellite Motion

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