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The Cosmological Constant Problem
Cosmologist Justin Khoury (Penn) describes what many have described as "the worst failure of contemporary theoretical physics".
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Dark Matter
Astrophysicist Scott Tremaine (Institute for Advanced Study) describes why we believe that dark matter exists.
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Vectors 27
This video will define a vector and explain magnitude and direction, using example graphs.
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Physics - Module 2 - Introduction to Statics and Dynamics: Static Friction
Vector Man enrols into Ian’s superhero training programme! This lesson will explain how static friction is dependent on the applied force, normal force and roughness of a surface, but independent of apparent contact area. Definitions...
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Risk Analysis
Risk analysis is the process of identifying and analyzing potential issues that could negatively impact key business initiatives or projects. This process is done in order to help organizations avoid or mitigate those risks.
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Risk Assessment Approaches
The tutorial introduces two main types of risk assessment methodologies: quantitative and qualitative
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Gauss's Law - Charged Plane Electric Field
The electric field of an infinitely large, thin plane of positive charges with uniform surface charge density is determined using Gauss’s law. The electric field is normal to and directed away from the plane and can be found by using a...
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#6 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about relating the angular velocity of a wheel to its linear momentum.
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#29 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
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.
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#2 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about Velocity and Acceleration in Projectile Motion.
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#14 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about finding the centripetal force (or the net force in the in direction) for an object on a spring moving in uniform circular motion.
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#11 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about what happens to angular speed, tangential acceleration and centripetal acceleration for a satellite in a circular orbit.
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#69 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about determining the constant electric field inside a parallel place capacitor in terms of electric potential and distance between the plates.
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#59 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about determining the magnitude of an electric field when you have the equation for the non-constant electric potential.
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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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#49 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about using the Right Hand Rule to determine the net force on a current carrying loop next to a current carrying wire.
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#45 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about the net electric field caused by two positive charges.
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#40 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about the magnitude of the net Coulomb's Force on one charge caused by two other charges.
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#39 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about the net Coulomb's Force on one charged caused by two other charges.
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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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Work to Move a Charge in an Electric Field in Electron Volts
The work to move a charge through a uniform electric field is determined. An electron volt is defined.