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On the Curves. Section 4.6. Investigate: Part A . Toy Car with String What kept it moving in a circle? What happened when you let go of the string? Which way did the string pull?.
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On the Curves Section 4.6
Investigate: Part A Toy Car with String • What kept it moving in a circle? • What happened when you let go of the string? • Which way did the string pull?
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Investigate: Part B What happened as you spun the stopper faster? What happened as you made the string shorter? What happened when you added more mass?
Investigate: Part C Fc = mv2/R Fc: Centripetal Force m: Mass v: Velocity R: Radius
Investigate: Part C The gentler the curve, the _____ the force required to keep the car moving along the curve. If the curve is tight (R is very small) then a _____ is required
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