Kemtec Science: Circular Motion

• Target Grades: 9-14
• Number of Students: 36 students working in groups of 4 to 6

A simple experiment for studying centripetal force. Topics also include tangential motion and centripetal acceleration. Students record real data to calculate real forces. Includes instructor manual, guided calculations and assessment questions, sample data, complete answer keys, and materials for all experiments. Also includes a teacher demonstration. Appropriate for any level physics course (including AP) as well as general science courses.

Kit Contains:

• Instructor Manual
  
• Fishing line
  
• Rubber Stopper
  
• Washers
  
• Large Paper Clips
  
• Alligator Clips
  
• Metric Tapes
  
• PVC
  
• Stopwatch

Required, But Not Included:

• Balance or Scale accurate to .01 g