Andrew Beck and Keith Berger

Extended ACE: Summative Assessment

Option 1: Create a mid-unit quiz that assesses key learning targets that contains 5 questions.
Within your 5 questions, include at least 2 selected and 2 constructed response.
Skills Check - Circular Motion Name _______________________ Per. _____

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2 r v
Equations: F=ma v= ac =
T r

Assessed Learning Targets:

4.22. I can identify the net centripetal force.

I can use force body diagrams to show and justify how the net force causes a circular motion of an object.

4.23. I can justify the need for a special centripetal acceleration formula as it applies to curved motion.

4.24. I can identify the time it takes for an object to complete one rotation and use this to calculate the velocity.

4.25. I can justify and calculate how the net centripetal force of an object is affected by its mass, velocity, and
radius of its motion.

1. If a ball of mass 4kg is attached to a string and is twirled in a circle of radius 1.4 m.

A. Draw the Free body diagram for the object.

(Remember to draw the path of the ball and show where on that path you are analyzing the ball.)

B. It makes one revolution every 2.3 s. What is its speed?

C. If the if the speed is now changed to 3.2 m/s, what acceleration is the ball undergoing?

D. Calculate the force necessary to keep the ball in circular motion with the speed given in part C.
 2. Consider the demo shown in class when a bucket was swung in a vertical circle. At
the instant that the bucket was at the side, what force or forces are contributing to the net
centripetal force on the water? (You may select multiple)
A. The gravity force due to the weight of the water
B. The force of air resistance on the bucket
C. The normal force from the bucket on the water
D. The centrifugal force of the water pushing on the bucket

3. Is it possible for an object to be accelerating if its speed stays constant?

A. No, since no force is acting on it, it will not change speed
B. No, forces can result in a constant speed with no acceleration.
C. No, acceleration is defined as a change in speed over time.
D. Yes, because the change in direction results in an acceleration since velocity is a vector
E. Yes, since balanced forces are acting on it, it will accelerate without changing speeds
F. Yes, gravity is always accelerating objects downwards.

4. An object of mass m rotates in a circle of radius r due to a net force F.

A. What happens to the net force if the speed of the object is doubled, but all other variables remain
constant?

B. What happens to the net force if instead the radius is doubled, but all other variables remain
constant?

C. What happens to the net force if instead the mass is tripled?

D. Provide a real life justification for ONE of the following relationships. Please circle your choice.
(Hint: This can be from a demo in class or from your daily experiences, like driving.)

I. Net force and mass

II. Net force and radius
III. Net force and speed
5. A person ties a 2 kg ball to a string that is 3 m long. The spinner has trouble
keeping the upper section of the rope parallel to the ground, so it spins at an
angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal. A force meter says that the tension

in the string is 40 N.

A. Draw the Free body diagram for the object from side view and from
the top view.
(Remember to draw the path of the ball and show where on that path you are analyzing the ball.)

B. What is the radius of the circular motion (that is, how far is the ball from the vertical axis)?

C. Calculate the magnitude of the centripetal force.

D. With what speed is the ball moving?

E. How many seconds does it take for the ball to complete 2 rotations?
Grading Rubric: Objective Point Value Correct Answer Grading Criteria

1. If a ball of mass 4kg is attached to a string and is twirled in a circle Tension of

radius 1.4 m.
A. Draw the Free body diagram for the object. [4.22 A] (8 points)
(Remember to draw the path of the ball and show where on that
path you are analyzing the ball.)
Answer is picture on the right

2 pts Label Tension

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4pts direction
Overall 2 pt for correct FBD form (arrows from the center of the body AND Labels AND Drawing circle)
(0/6 pts from this subsection if no ability to discern inward)
B. It makes one revolution every 2.3 s. What is its speed? [4.24 A] (8 points)
T=2.3; r = 1.4; v=(2*pi*r)/(T); v = 3.82 m/s

2pts for identifying period, T=2.3s

2pts for expressing d=2*pi*r
2pts for v=2*pi*r/T
2pts correct answer
C. If the if the speed is now changed to 3.2 m/s, what acceleration is the ball undergoing? [4.25 A] (4 points)
V = 3.2; r = 1.4; a=v^2/r; (3.2*3.2)/1.4 = 7.314 m/s/s

2pts for writing a=v^2/r

2pts for correct answer
D. Calculate the force necessary to keep the ball in circular motion with the the speed given in part C. [4.25 A]
(4 points)

F = mv^2/r ; F = ma, a= 7.314, F = 29.25 N

2pts for writing F = mv^2/r or F=ma

2 pts for correct answer
2. Consider the demo shown in class when a bucket was swung in a vertical circle. At
the instant that the bucket was at the side, what force or forces are contributing to the net
centripetal force on the water? (You may select multiple) [4.22 A] (8 points)
A. The gravity force due to the weight of the water
B. The force of air resistance on the bucket
C. The normal force from the bucket on the water
D. The centrifugal force of the water pushing on the bucket

Full 8 points for correctly choosing C

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Partial Credit of 2 points for choosing A and C because of identifying correct forces

3. Is it possible for an object to be accelerating if its speed stays constant? [4.23 A] (8 points)
 A. No, since no force is acting on it, it will not change speed
B. No, forces can result in a constant speed with no acceleration.
C. No, acceleration is defined as a change in speed over time.
D. Yes, because the change in direction results in an acceleration since velocity is a vector
E. Yes, since balanced forces are acting on it, it will accelerate without changing speeds
F. Yes, gravity is always accelerating objects downwards.

8 Points for correctly choosing D.

4. An object of mass m rotates in a circle of radius r due to a net force F. [4.25 B]

A. What happens to the net force if the speed of the object is doubled, but all other variables remain
constant? The force is quadrupled. F=mv^2/r; (2*v)^2 = 4v^2 (3 points)
3 Points for correctly identifying quadrupling
B. What happens to the net force if instead the radius is doubled, but all other variables remain
constant? The force is halved. F=mv^2/r; (1/(2*r)) = 1/(2r) (3 points)
3 Points for correctly identifying halving.
C. What happens to the net force if instead the mass is tripled? The force is tripled. F=3*m (3 points)
3 points for correctly identifying tripling.
D. Provide a real life justification for ONE of the following relationships: (3 points)
(Hint: This can be from a demo in class or from your daily experiences, like driving.)
3 points for correctly relating relationship to real world scenario.
I. Net force and mass The more water we put in the water bucket, the higher the mass. The
higher the mass, the more force is needed to keep it moving in a circular motion.
II. Net force and radius When we are driving in a car on a gradual curve, we dont feel that much
force. When we make a sharp turn, we feel a lot of force.
III. Net force and speed When we are driving in a car and we take a turn quickly, we feel a large
force. When we take it slowly, we dont feel as great of a force.

5. A person ties a 2 kg ball to a string that is 3 m long. The spinner has trouble
keeping the upper section of the rope parallel to the ground, so it spins at an
angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal. A force meter says that the tension

in the string is 40 N.
A. Draw the Free body diagram for the object from side view AND from
the top view.
(Remember to draw the path of the ball and show where on that path
you are analyzing the ball.)
For side view, 1 point for gravity, 1 point for tension
For top view, 1pts for saying tension, 2 points for specifying x component of tension
Overall 2 pt for correct FBD form (arrows from the center of the body AND Labels AND Tension

Drawing circle)
See Drawings on the right [4.22 B] (6 points)
B. What is the radius of the circular motion (that is, how far is the ball
from the vertical axis)? [4.25 B]

rx=3cos(30)=2.6 m (3 points)
2 point for correctly identifying the radius as the x component. Gravity
(Points still given if correct picture is drawn, but cosine is
confused with sine or tangent)
1 point for correct numerical answer. X
component
C. Calculate the magnitude of the centripetal force. [4.25 B]
of Tension
 Tx=40cos(30)=34.6 N (3 points)
2 point for correctly identifying the Force as the x component. (Points still given if correct
picture is drawn, but cosine is confused with sine or tangent)
1 point for correct numerical answer.

D. With what speed is the ball moving? [4.25 A]

v=sqrt(34.6*2.6/2.0)=6.7m/s (3 points)

2 Points for using correct F=mv^2/r equation

1 point for correct numerical answer (answer is based off of radius given in part B. Mistakes
will not compound).

E. How many seconds does it take for the ball to complete 2 rotations? [4.24 A]

t=2*T=2*2*pi*rx/v=4*pi*2.6/6.7=4.87s (3 points)

1pt for writing t=2*T or equivalent statements

1pt for stating T=2*pi*r/v
1pt for correct answer (answer is based off of radius given in part B. Mistakes will not
compound)

1 A. 4.22 (8)
1 B. 4.24(8)
1 C. 4.25(4)
1 D. 4.25(4)

2. 4.22(8)
3. 4.23(8)

4 A 4.25 (3)
4 B. 4.25(3)
4 C. 4.25 (3)
4 D. 4.25 (3)

5
5 A. 4.22( 6)
5 B. 4.25(3)
5 C. 4.25(3)
5 D. 4.25(3)
5 E. 4.24 (3)

Point Breakdown by Objective:

4.22 22 (31.8%)
4.23 8 (11.5%)
4.24 11 (15.9%)
4.25 28 (40.6%)
A Level: 65.3% of test
B Level: 34.7% of test