Activity: The Centripetal Trial

Vibecoded by Mr. Ellis and Gemini

Experimental Parameters

5.0 m/s
100 m
2.50 m/s²

Pro Tips:

Precision matters! Use the + and - buttons for fine adjustments when the slider is too sensitive.

Goal: Adjust speed so the object follows the dotted target path perfectly.

Orbital Status

IDLE

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the direction of acceleration required for uniform circular motion.
  • Determine the relationship between speed, radius, and acceleration.
  • Observe the sensitivity of orbital stability to small parameter changes.

NGSS Standards

HS-PS2-1: Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force, mass, and acceleration.