Did you know that centrifugal force isn't really a thing? I mean, it's a thing, it's just not real. In fact, physicists call it a "Fictitious Force." Mind blown yet? To explore this idea further, this week Shini sits down with us to...

Get ready to crush the AP Physics 1 exam with this complete 30-minute review of the entire course! This video covers every major topic from Units 1 through 8, including kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotation, harmonic motion,...

A neutron star spinning at 1 revolution per second is on the edge of tearing itself apart. This lesson breaks down the physics of rotational stability, showing how gravity and circular motion determine the star's minimum mass.

Discover how gravitational acceleration is calculated near Earth and why your weight changes with altitude, latitude, and Earth’s rotation. This lesson unpacks the physics behind g = a₉ − ω²R and shows how gravity subtly varies across...

This content analyzes the motion of a car accelerating on a circular path. It explains how to calculate both the tangential and radial (centripetal) acceleration components, then determine the magnitude of the net acceleration and its...

This video solves a physics problem about a car accelerating on a circular track, demonstrating how to calculate its net linear acceleration and the angle it makes with the car's velocity.

This content provides a step-by-step solution to a physics numerical problem involving a decelerating flywheel. It calculates the constant angular acceleration, the total revolutions before stopping, and both the tangential and net...

Understand the physics of uniform circular motion, its requirements, and key formulas like centripetal acceleration. Learn real-world examples, distinctions from non-uniform motion, and the derivation of UCM equations

This content explores the relationship between linear and angular variables for a rigid body undergoing rotation with constant angular acceleration. It clarifies how concepts like linear speed and acceleration vary with radial distance,...

This content analyzes a physics problem involving a ball connected by two strings to a rotating vertical rod, undergoing circular motion. It demonstrates how to calculate the tension in the lower string, the net force on the ball, and...

In this video, I break down Rotational Kinematics, the first part of Unit 5 for AP Physics 1. From angular displacement to centripetal acceleration, we cover key concepts crucial for mastering rotational motion. You'll learn about key...

In this video, I break down Rotational Kinematics, the first part of Unit 5 for AP Physics 1. From angular displacement to centripetal acceleration, we cover key concepts crucial for mastering rotational motion. You'll learn about key...

Curious about rotational kinematics? In this video, we break down key concepts like angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration, using simple demonstrations. Perfect for AP Physics 1 students or anyone looking to understand...

This review of the second half of Unit 2: Forces and Translational Dynamics for AP Physics 1, we cover key topics such as Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation, spring force, and circular motion. We explain gravitational interactions...

This review of circular motion explains key concepts such as tangential velocity, centripetal acceleration, and how objects move in circular paths. Tangential velocity is always perpendicular to the radius, while centripetal...

Delve into the mass spectrometer, a crucial tool for understanding particles and their properties. Consisting of a velocity selector and a deflection chamber, it begins with charges entering the crossed fields of magnetic and electric...

This problem is about determining the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of an object moving in a circle, however, you might not initially identify it as such.

This problem is about determining the acceleration vs. time graph given the figure of the motion of the object.

This problem is about using Newton's 2nd Law to determine the velocity of two identical stars in a fixed orbit around their mutual center of mass.

This problem is about what happens to angular speed, tangential acceleration and centripetal acceleration for a satellite in a circular orbit.

This is a review of all of the dimensions used in AP Physics C - Mechanics. Okay, maybe it doesn't cover some of the basic dimensions, however, if you don't know that linear velocity is in furlongs per fortnight, then I probably can't...

Why is there a “center seeking” centripetal acceleration? A step-by-step walk through of the answer to this question.

My solutions to Free Response Question #1 from the 2018 AP Physics 1 Exam. Also included are my reflections on how to get more points on the exam.

This Short Answer question also works as a part of the AP Physics C: Mechanics...

These are my solutions to the Multiple Choice section of the Electricity and Magnetism portion of the 1998 AP Physics C released exam. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and...