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Conservation of Linear Momentum
In this video Paul Andersen explains how linear momentum is conserved in all collisions. In completely elastic collisions the kinetic energy of the objects is also maintained. Several examples and demonstrations are included.
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Free-Body Diagrams
In this video Paul Andersen explains how free-body diagrams can be used to solve kinematics problems. The only two parts of a free-body diagram are the object and all external forces acting on the object. Numerous situations are...
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Motion
In this video Paul Andersen describes motion as the movement of an object over time. Displacement, velocity and acceleration are all defined. An experiment in motion is used to calculate velocity and acceleration of a tennis ball.
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Impulse
In this video Paul Andersen defines impulse as the product of the force applied and the time over which the force is applied. The impulse of an object is equivalent to the change in momentum of the object. Several problems related to...
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Momentum
In this video Paul Andersen will first define momentum as the product of an objects mass and velocity. He will then demonstrate how a net force acting on an object will change the momentum in the direction of the force. Several problems...
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Forces
Forces are pushes or pulls on an object. Forces can be determined by measuring the motion of an object. If an object accelerates then a force is present.
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What is Physics?
Mr. Andersen explains the importance of physics as a science. History and virtual examples are used to give the discipline context.
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AP Physics 1 Unit 1: Stumbling Blocks - Kinematics
New ReviewMaster the fundamentals of AP Physics 1 Unit 1: Kinematics with this clear, example-driven walkthrough of common stumbling blocks students face. We’ll break down how instantaneous velocity differs from average velocity, why “negative...
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2D Motion of an Electron
This content introduces a physics problem concerning the time-dependent position vector of an electron. It explains that the given vector equation, r=3Ti−4T2j+2k, allows for the calculation of the electron's position in 3D space at any...
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Understanding Relative Motion: Analysis of Two Cars Moving Towards Each Other
This content outlines a strategy to solve a physics problem involving two cars moving towards each other, where one car has constant velocity and the other has constant acceleration. It explains how to determine the initial velocity and...
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Exploring Motion in One Dimension: Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
This content outlines how to analyze the one-dimensional motion of a particle by deriving its velocity and acceleration functions from a given position-time equation. It demonstrates the use of differentiation to calculate the particle's...
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Projectile Motion: Analyzing an Angry Bird's Trajectory
This content provides a detailed analysis of a projectile motion problem, using the scenario of an "angry bird" passing over two posts. It demonstrates how to determine the time of flight to reach a specific height using vertical...
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Motion of a Particle in a Semicircle
This content provides a conceptual understanding of average velocity for a particle moving along a semicircular path. It emphasizes that average velocity is calculated based on displacement (the straight-line distance between start and...
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Parachutist's Descent: Analyzing Free Fall and Deceleration
This content outlines a two-phase approach to analyze a parachutist's descent: an initial period of free fall followed by a phase of deceleration after parachute deployment. It explains how to calculate the time spent in the air and the...
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Exploring Vertical Motion: The Physics of a Thrown Ball
This content addresses a physics problem focused on the vertical motion of a thrown ball. It outlines how to determine both the time to reach maximum height and the maximum height achieved by the ball, by applying kinematic equations and...
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Kinematics of Two Particles: Finding Matching Velocities
This content outlines a solution strategy for a physics problem involving two particles moving along the x-axis with different kinematic descriptions. It explains how to determine their velocities by differentiating position (for...
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Particle Motion: Distance Covered with Constant Retardation
This content addresses a physics problem focused on one-dimensional motion with constant retardation. It outlines how to calculate the specific distance covered by a particle during the third second of its motion, given its initial...
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Calculating Displacement from a Velocity-Time Graph: Runner's Journey
This content explains how to determine the total displacement (distance traveled) of a runner by calculating the area under their velocity-time graph. It emphasizes the fundamental relationship between velocity and displacement,...
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Understanding Free Fall: Calculating Height and Time from Impact Velocity
This content tackles a physics problem involving an object in free fall, specifically a pipe wrench. It outlines how to calculate the initial height from which the wrench was dropped and the duration of its fall using standard kinematic...
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Car Motion Analysis: Acceleration and Deceleration
This content outlines a two-phase approach to analyze the motion of a car that first accelerates from rest and then decelerates to a stop. It details how to calculate the time taken and distance covered in each phase, using kinematic...
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Analyzing an Aircraft's Bomb Release Trajectory: Projectile Motion
This content details the analysis of a bomb's projectile motion released from a diving aircraft. It explains how to determine the time the bomb remains in the air and the initial height of release by breaking down the aircraft's initial...
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Physics Problem: Net Force from Position Function
This content explains how to determine the net force acting on a particle when its position is given as a time-dependent function. Learn to use differentiation to find velocity and acceleration, then apply Newton's Second Law to...
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Forces and Acceleration in Two Dimensions: A Physics Problem
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Direction of planes velocity and Displacement
This content provides a detailed example of vector motion, analyzing a plane's journey in two segments. It demonstrates how to calculate the total displacement (magnitude and direction) using vector notation, determine the average...