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Force
A 'push' or a 'pull' on an object. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key...
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Tension
The strength of a pulling force, for example in a rope or cable. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Velocity
The speed of an object in a particular direction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Vector
A quantity that has both magnitude, or size, and direction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Avogadro's constant
The number of particles in 1 mole of a substance, which is 6.022 times 10 to the power of 23. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Displacement
The shortest distance between an object's start point and end point. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Scalar
A quantity that has magnitude, or size, but not direction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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What is an Earthquake?
The earth below our feet is continually moving. How do changes underground lead to effects on the surface, and what happens to change these movements into devastating earthquakes? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Movement of...
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The Richter Scale
Why the magnitude of earthquakes, measured on the Richter scale, increases so quickly – because the scale is logarithmic. Maths - Number A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three...
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Newton's Laws of Motion
Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion explain how and why objects move as they do - the principles which underlie all of modern mechanics. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Sir Isaac Newton published his laws of motion in 1687. Every movement...
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Momentum
Explore the reasons why objects can keep moving on their own, and why most of them will eventually stop. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Momentum is how we quantify a moving object. Outside forces affect momentum. Momentum is...
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How Do Planes Fly?
Aeroplanes use the same forces and physical principles as birds to fly. Discover how man has copied nature to achieve flight. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force (lift) is greater than the downward....
Wonderscape
Historic Earthquakes: Tragedy and Triumph in Disaster Response
Explore some of the most significant earthquakes in history, from the ancient tremors in China to the devastating events in San Francisco, Kashmir, Haiti, and Japan. Learn how these events have shaped seismological research and improved...
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Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023 - Why Update Rule Works
In this video, we will understand how update rule works. This clip is from the chapter "Perceptron" of the series "Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023".In this section, you will learn about Perceptron.
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Deep Learning - Convolutional Neural Networks with TensorFlow - What Is Convolution? (Part 2)
In this video, we will look at a new perspective on convolution to understand how it works. This clip is from the chapter "Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)" of the series "Deep Learning - Convolutional Neural Networks with...
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Shake Things Up
Dr. Forrester demystifies earthquakes. She explains how they are created.
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Earthquakes: Nature's Deadly Forces
This video provides a sobering overview of the devastating impact of earthquakes around the world, highlighting major historical events such as the Tangshan earthquake in China and the Kobe earthquake in Japan. It also discusses the...
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GCSE Physics - Resultant Forces & Free Body Diagrams #42
This video covers: - What a resultant force is - What free body diagrams are - How to calculate the resultant force from a free body diagram - The idea of splitting up the forces into horizontal and vertical components General info: -...
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GCSE Physics - The difference between Speed and Velocity & Distance and Displacement #51
This video covers: - The difference between scalar and vector quantities - Why speed is scalar, but velocity is a vector - The difference between distance and displacement - How to calculate speed and velocity - Common speeds you need to...
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GCSE Physics - Scalar and Vector Quantities #41
This video covers: - The difference between scalar and vector quantities - Examples of each - An case study using distance vs displacement General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses - Suitable for higher and foundation tiers...
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GCSE Physics - Contact and Non-Contact Forces #40
This video covers: - What contact forces are - Examples - friction, air resistance, tension, normal reaction force - What non-contact forces are - Examples - gravitational, electrostatic, magnetic General info: - Suitable for all GCSE...
Flipping Physics
Energy Stored in a Capacitor
Learn about the energy stored in a capacitor. Derive the equation and explore the work needed to charge a capacitor.
Flipping Physics
Capacitance
This video explores the science behind capacitors, including what they are, how they work, and how they store electric potential energy in an electric field. The definition of capacitance is given, as well as the units and symbols used...
Flipping Physics
Parallel Plate Capacitors
We derive the equation for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. Learn how adding a dielectric material to a capacitor affects its capacitance and discover the definition of the dielectric constant.