A Level Further Maths
A Level Further Maths Circular Motion Exam Questions
Free A Level Further Maths exam questions on Circular Motion, with full model answers. Covers horizontal, vertical (incl. conical pendulum).
Circular Motion exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About A Level Further Maths Circular Motion
Circular Motion is part of Mechanics in A Level Further Maths. These questions suit Edexcel International, AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Further Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.
What you need to know
- Horizontal circles Conical pendulums and banked tracks.
- Vertical circles Energy and tension at top and bottom.
- Angular speed v = rω.
Common mistakes in Circular Motion
- Forgetting energy changes in vertical circles.
- Using tension where it is not present.
Try two Circular Motion exam-style questions
1. A particle moves at 4 m/s in a 2 m circle. Find ω. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
2 rad/s
2. What is the minimum speed condition at the top of a string circle? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Tension is at least zero
Circular Motion FAQs
Which exam boards include Circular Motion?
These questions suit Edexcel International, AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Further Maths.
Is Circular Motion pure, mechanics or statistics?
Circular Motion is part of Mechanics.
How should I use these Circular Motion questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
