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Republic of the Philippines NS 122 – Physics for Engineers

CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES Worksheet No. 3


Nabua, Camarines Sur Instructor: Engr. Lara Jane D. Mendoza
ISO 9001:2015

Worksheet No. 3
Circular Motion

I. Try this Do-It-Yourself experiment at your home.

Materials:

• Smooth floor
• Marble
• Roll of masking tape

Procedure: (Include photos/video of your experiment)

1. Clear out a wide patch of floor.


2. Place the marble inside the roll of tape.
3. Grip the outside edge of the roll of tape with the fingers of one hand. Spin the tape
in a circular motion on the floor, not lifting it off the ground. The marble should start
going around in a circle.
4. Now, lift the roll of tape and see how the marble travels.
5. Repeat several times.

Questions:

1. What type of force does the tape apply on the marble?

2. When you lift the tape up, in what path and direction does the marble travel? What
do you think is the reason why?

II. Is it possible for astronauts to experience artificial gravity in space? Explain.

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