UNIFORM CIRCULAR

MOTION
Physics Lab Report
Presented by.

CHANGKID PRATUMMA 6161034/1102

NOLAPHAN ROONGROJPANAWAN 6161210/1104
NUTTAMON PRATHOMTHONG 6161126/1104
PRADCHAYA UTSAHAKIJAMNUAY 6161052/1104
 Introduction

Circular motion is simply a motion of an object moving in a

circle. Newton’s first law states that an object at rest remains
at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same
speed and direction unless an external force acts on it. 

In order for something to move there must be a net force. The

net force that keeps an object moving in a circular path is
called a centripetal force. It pulls the object toward the center
of the circle. Examples of centripetal force could be tension
from a rope spinning or gravitational force that keeps satellites
in orbit. 

When an object is experiencing circular motion, it has velocity,

which is speed with direction. However, the velocity is
constantly changing because even though the speed might or
might not be changing, the direction is always changing. This
means that there is acceleration called centripetal
acceleration. 

By knowing the characteristics of circular motion, formulas can

be derived from substituting variables of Newton’s Laws,
particularly the second law, for acceleration. As well as other
useful formulas, which are used in this experiment. The
formulas include;
Introduction
 objective

To study the forces involved in the motion of a

body moving with constant speed in a circular
path. 

To identify the forces involved in a uniform

circular motion. As well as to see how different
radius and weight affect circular motion.
 materials

1.

Weight hanger
2.
Glass tube
Clip 3.

String
Marble 4.

5.
set up
 procedures

1. Measure the mass (m) of the tiny plastic marvel.

2. Pass the string through the tube and attach the disk on the top of the
tube.

3. Hang a hooked mass (M) of 100 g on the other end of the string.

4. Hold the tube vertical and swing the disk in a circular path in a
horizontal plane.

5. Adjust the speed of the rotation of the disk and the radius so that the
hooked mas is just supported by the string

6. Start the motion with the tube at arm’s length and above the head.

7. Count and record the number of the revolution in 30 seconds.

8. Grasp the string at the bottom of the tube to mark the position of the
string while the disk is moving. Measure the distance(r) from the top of
the tube to the center of the disk.

9. Change the radius (r) of rotation. Use smaller value then larger one.

10. Repeat steps 3-9 using the hooked mass of 175g.

data & results
calculation
calculation
 analysis

Based on the results and data we collected, radius will affect

velocity and centripetal acceleration. The longer length of
radius, the faster speed of rotation for two different weight.
This weight can be refer to tension force as well. However,
radius affect centripetal force differently for two vary weight.
Centripetal force is decreasing when radius is longer for 100g.
For 175g, they are both increasing at the same time. The trend
of how speed affect centripetal force is similar to the effect of
radius with acceleration. It is directly proportional when 100g.
of weight is present and 175g. of weight made inversely
proportional between speed and centripetal force.
 conclusion

To conclude, the centripetal force or force along the

radius toward the center would be affected by speed. The
radius of the circle will affect velocity (speed with
direction). It is directly proportional to one another. It will
affect the centripetal acceleration in both directly and
inversely proportional depends on its weight. Centripetal
force is also affected by velocity depending on the tension
force.  Lastly, an object in a circular motion has an
acceleration toward the circle's center due to an
unbalanced force toward the circle's center.
 recommendation

In this experiment, there were lots of things that can

affect our results. First, we need to focus more on the
angle and the speed that we swing the marvel, because
the different angles and the speed when we were swang
are affect the number that we count in 30 seconds the
most. Next is the length that we measure the rope from
the top of the tube to the middle of the marvel, to
improve this, we should focus more on the rope that we
were grabbing after we swang because it can affect the
length and the results when we use it to calculate the
velocity, centripetal acceleration, and also the
centripetal force.
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http://physicsnet.co.uk/a-level-physics-as-a2/further-
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Khan Acadamy. (n.d.). What is a centripetal force?.

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