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The document covers topics on circular motion and gravitation including definitions of centripetal force and Newton's law of universal gravitation. Formulas for centripetal force, angular velocity, period, frequency, and gravitational force are presented. Example problems calculate centripetal force for a car and gravitational force between planets. Real-world applications include planetary motion, satellites, and amusement park rides.

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The document covers topics on circular motion and gravitation including definitions of centripetal force and Newton's law of universal gravitation. Formulas for centripetal force, angular velocity, period, frequency, and gravitational force are presented. Example problems calculate centripetal force for a car and gravitational force between planets. Real-world applications include planetary motion, satellites, and amusement park rides.

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Title: Mechanics Class Notes - Circular Motion and Gravitation

Date: [Date of Class]

I. Introduction to Circular Motion

Definition: Motion of an object along the circumference of a circle or rotation along a circular path.

Explanation of uniform and non-uniform circular motion.

II. Centripetal Force

Definition: A force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed toward the center
around which the body is moving.

Formula: F_c = mv²/r, where F_c is centripetal force, m is mass, v is velocity, and r is radius of the
circle.

Diagram: Showing an object moving in a circular path with the force vector pointing towards the
center.

III. Circular Motion Equations

Angular Velocity: ω = v/r.

Period and Frequency: T = 1/f, where T is the period and f is the frequency.

IV. Gravitation

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: Every mass attracts every other mass.

Gravitational Force Formula: F = G(m₁m₂)/r², where G is the gravitational constant, m₁ and m₂ are the
masses, and r is the distance between the centers of the masses.

Discussion on the importance of gravitation in celestial mechanics.

V. Example Problems

Calculating the centripetal force required for a car rounding a curve.

Determining the gravitational force between two planets based on their masses and the distance
between them.

VI. Real-world Applications

Discussing applications in planetary motion, satellites, and amusement park rides.


VII. Summary Points

Recap of key formulas and principles in circular motion and gravitation.

Emphasis on the interconnectedness of these concepts in understanding real-world phenomena.

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