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A-Level Physics · 13 Gravitational fields

Circular orbits and centripetal acceleration for A-Level Physics

Circular orbits and centripetal acceleration is mapped to 13 Gravitational fields in the Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics pathway. Use this public guide to see exactly where the concept fits, what to master, and which GioPhysics resource continues the study sequence.

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Where this fits

13 Gravitational fields

Curriculum
Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics
Theme or group
A Level extension
Current framework
Examinations in 2025–2027 · Version 1

Topics 12–25 deepen fields, thermal physics, oscillations, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and astronomy.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Choose a coordinate direction and state the initial conditions before calculating.

  2. 02

    Separate perpendicular components when the motion is two-dimensional.

  3. 03

    Check the sign, unit, and physical size of every displacement, velocity, and acceleration result.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

13 Gravitational fields sits inside A Level extension. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.

Teaching sequence

13 Gravitational fields

This syllabus point maps to 3 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Gravitational fields and the inverse-square law
  2. 02Circular orbits and centripetal accelerationCurrent guide
  3. 03Gravitational potential and potential energy

Continue on GioPhysics

Choose the right next step.

The curriculum context stays public. Lesson and presentation access follows the existing GioPhysics membership rules.

LearnOpen the mapped lessonCircular orbits and centripetal accelerationTeachOpen the presentationClassroom sequence for this conceptPractiseOpen problem applicationsEasy through expert problem pathwaysPlanOpen the full curriculum mapCambridge Physics 9702