A-Level Physics · 12 Motion in a circle
Uniform circular motion for A-Level Physics
Uniform circular motion is mapped to 12 Motion in a circle 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.
Where this fits
12 Motion in a circle
- 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.
- 01
Choose a coordinate direction and state the initial conditions before calculating.
- 02
Separate perpendicular components when the motion is two-dimensional.
- 03
Check the sign, unit, and physical size of every displacement, velocity, and acceleration result.
Exam lens
Build, apply, check.
12 Motion in a circle sits inside A Level extension. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.
Teaching sequence
12 Motion in a circle
This syllabus point maps to 2 ordered concept guides.
- 01Uniform circular motionCurrent guide
- 02Centripetal force and applications