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Broad Topics > Mechanics > Circular motion

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Whirlyball

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Whirl a conker around in a horizontal circle on a piece of string. What is the smallest angular speed with which it can whirl?

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Little Little G

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See how little g and your weight varies around the world. Did this variation help Bob Beamon to long-jumping succes in 1968?

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Gravity Paths

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Where will the spaceman go when he falls through these strange planetary systems?

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Motorbike Momentum

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A think about the physics of a motorbike riding upside down

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Earth Orbit

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Follow in the steps of Newton and find the path that the earth follows around the sun.

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10 Olympic Starters

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10 intriguing starters related to the mechanics of sport.


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