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Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702)

12. Motion in a circle

12.1 Kinematics of uniform circular motion

12.2 Centripetal acceleration

12.2.1—A force of constant magnitude that is always perpendicular to the direction

12.2.2—Centripetal acceleration causes circular motion with a constant angular

12.2.3—A = rω2 and a = v2 / r

12.2.4—F = mrω2 and F = mv2 / r

13. Gravitational fields

14. Temperature

15. Ideal gases

16. Thermodynamics

17. Oscillations

18. Electric fields

19. Capacitance

20. Magnetic fields

21. Alternating currents

22. Quantum physics

23. Nuclear physics

24. Medical physics

25. Astronomy and cosmology

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12. Motion in a circle

Syllabus: 9702–2028–2029
Section: 12
Level: A2

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Most tested topics

Kinematics of uniform circular motion
Centripetal acceleration