Having difficulty in understanding vertical circular motion?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the difficulties participants face in understanding vertical circular motion (VCM), focusing on conceptual clarity rather than numerical problem-solving. Participants seek to explore foundational concepts and the relationship between energy and motion in VCM.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in grasping the basic concepts of vertical circular motion despite being able to solve numerical problems.
  • Another participant questions the level of mastery desired, suggesting that understanding energy dynamics at different points in the motion could be important.
  • A repeated concern about conceptual questions indicates a need for deeper understanding rather than just procedural knowledge.
  • There is a suggestion that understanding horizontal circular motion and its mathematical implications is a prerequisite for mastering VCM.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not seem to reach a consensus on the specific areas of difficulty or the best approach to mastering the topic, indicating that multiple competing views on the understanding of VCM remain.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the need for a more detailed discussion about specific conceptual questions, suggesting that the current level of detail may not suffice for effective learning.

Vivan Vatsa
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I am having trouble understanding the concepts of vertical circular motion , though I solve all the numericals , but I think I am lacking the basic concepts of VCM.
Explain how I can master this topic?
 
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At what level do you want to "master" it?
Do you want a way to describe the motion all the way round? Do you want to consider the Energy at the top and the bottom? What?
 
Vivan Vatsa said:
I am having trouble understanding the concepts of vertical circular motion , though I solve all the numericals , but I think I am lacking the basic concepts of VCM.
Explain how I can master this topic?

What exactly are you having trouble with?
 
I am basically having trouble in understanding most of the conceptual questions.!
 
Vivan Vatsa said:
I am basically having trouble in understanding most of the conceptual questions.!
You would need to be a bit more detailed if you want any joy on this thread.
Circular motion in a horizontal plane needs to be understood first. Do you recognise the formula F = v2/r means and appreciate what it implies? You have to get involved in the Maths of this is you want anything but the most basic appreciation of circular motion.
 

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