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Broad Topics > Stage 5 Mechanics mapping document > Motion in a circle

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Whirlyball

Stage: 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

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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Giant Swing

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Calculate the forces on the joints of a spining gymnast

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Roller Coaster

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Look at the Doppler effect during a rollercoaster ride

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Motorbike Momentum

Stage: 5 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

A think about the physics of a motorbike riding upside down


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