Centripetal Acceleration Activities

Activity -Accelerometer
MATERIALS: 6 inches of string, fishing weight (split shot variety), small paper clip

Hold the accelerometer by the paper clip in your hand. Move your hand to the right then to the left. Draw the direction the accelerometer swings. Also indicate the direction of the force as you move the accelerometer.

Hold the accelerometer in one hand. Hold your hand outstretched and twirl around while watching the accelerometer. Below is the circle your hand makes as viewed from overhead. Draw which way the accelerometer swings. Also label the force's direction.

ACTIVITY -ACCELEROMETER ANSWERS