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#55 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about finding the kinetic energy of an electron in orbit around a proton
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Centripetal Acceleration Introduction
Why is there a “center seeking” centripetal acceleration? A step-by-step walk through of the answer to this question.
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2015 #4 Free Response Question - AP Physics 1 - Exam Solution
This Paragraph Argument Short Answer question also works as a part of the AP Physics C: Mechanics curriculum.
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Review of all Mechanics Dimensions - AP Physics C
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...
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2015 #1 Free Response Question - AP Physics 1 - Exam Solution
This Short Answer question also works as a part of the AP Physics C: Mechanics curriculum.
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Average Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem
A 1400 kg Prius uniformly accelerates from rest to 30 km/hr in 9.25 seconds and 42 meters. If an average force of drag of 8.0 N acts on the car, what is the average power developed by the engine in horsepower?
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2016 #1 Free Response Question - AP Physics 1 - Exam Solution
My solutions to Free Response Question #1 from the 2016 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 curriculum.
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All Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
These are my solutions to the Multiple Choice section of the Mechanics 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 does not...
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(1 of 2) Mechanics - Review of all Topics - AP Physics C
0:00 Intro
0:38 Vectors vs. Scalars
1:05 The Uniformly Accelerated Motion Equations
2:07 Acceleration
2:42 Velocity
3:03 Derivative and Integral Definitions
4:01 Projectile Motion
4:57 Newton's 2nd Law and Free Body Diagrams
5:41...
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Derivative Introduction
The derivative is introduced and several examples are worked through. The difference between average and instantaneous velocity is demonstrated on a graph. The derivative of a power function rule is worked through. Again, graphs are used...
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2018 #4 Free Response Question - AP Physics 1 - Exam Solution
My solutions to Free Response Question #4 from the 2018 AP Physics 1 Exam. This is short answer question about mechanical waves. Also included are my reflections on how to get perform better on the exam.
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(2 of 2) Mechanics - Review of all Topics - AP Physics C
0:00 Intro
0:11 Circular Motion: Angular Velocity and Angular Accleration
0:37 Circular Motion: Centripetal Acceleration
0:56 Circular Motion: Arc Length, Tangential Velocity and Tangential Acceleration
1:58 Torque
2:24 Net Torque in...
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Simple Harmonic Motion - Force, Acceleration, and Velocity at 3 Positions
Identifying the spring force, acceleration, and velocity at the end positions and equilibrium position of simple harmonic motion. Amplitude is also defined and shown.
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Using Unit Vectors to find Acceleration, Mass, and Velocity of 3 Forces
An object has three forces acting on it. We determine the direction of the acceleration, the mass, and the final velocity. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/unit-v... This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
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AP Physics 1: Equations to Memorize
Equations to memorize for the AP Physics 1 Exam.
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AP Physics C: Kinematics Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of conversions, velocity, acceleration, instantaneous and average velocity and acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion, free fall and free fall graphs, component vectors, vector addition, unit vectors, relative...
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AP Physics C: Equations to Memorize (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of equations I suggest you memorize for the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam. Please realize I abhor memorization, however, there are a few equations which I do recommend you memorize. I also list equations NOT to...
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Science of the Winter Olympics - Short Track Speed Skating
The U.S. speed skating team has two best hopes against a powerful South Korean team that took three- of-a-possible-four golds in Torino: Apolo Ohno and J.R. Celski--an 18-year-old World Champion in his first Olympics. Speed skating is...
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Force vs. Time on a Dynamics Cart
When the forces in a free body diagram don’t change students often think that Newton’s Second Law will yield the same results. This demonstration shows that is not true. This is a step-by-step analysis of tension force as a function of...
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Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow
We use Newton’s Second Law and Uniformly Accelerated Motion to experimentally determine the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow.
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AP Physics C: Rotational vs. Linear Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review and comparison of the linear and rotational equations which are in the AP Physics C mechanics curriculum. Topics include: displacement, velocity, acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion, uniformly angularly...
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Force of Impact Equation Derivation
Rearranging Newton’s Second Law to derive the force of impact equation.
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(Energy Solution) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope
A rope is wrapped around a bicycle wheel with a rotational inertia of 0.68MR^2. The wheel is released from rest and allowed to descend without slipping as the rope unwinds from the wheel. In terms of g, determine the acceleration of the...
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Dropping a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem
In this introductory free-fall acceleration problem we analyze a video of a medicine ball being dropped to determine the final velocity and the time in free-fall. Included are three common mistakes students make. "Why include mistakes?"...