Flipping Physics
Determining the Spring Constant, k, with a Vertically Hanging Mass
Hooke’s law is demonstrated and graphed. Spring constant, displacement from equilibrium position, and restoring force are defined and demonstrated.
Flipping Physics
Hooke's Law Introduction - Force of a Spring
Hooke’s law is demonstrated and graphed. Spring constant, displacement from equilibrium position, and restoring force are defined and demonstrated.
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The Derivative and a Demonstration of Position, Velocity and Acceleration
Using the derivative, a position equation is used to determine velocity and acceleration. The motion is demonstrated. Motion graphs are shown and illustrated. The maximum position of the cart is determined.
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Nonuniform Density Center of Mass
Determine the x-position center of mass of a horizontally oriented rod with a length of 0.65 m and linear mass density of [43 - 21 x^2 ] g/m. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/center-mass-nonuniform.html This is an AP...
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Impulse Derivation and Demonstration
Calculus is used to derive and define Impulse. The force as a function of time acting on a ball is demonstrated and graphed in slow motion. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/impulse-area.html This is an AP Physics C:...
Coach Dan Blewett
Arm Pain Do's and Don'ts for Baseball Players
Pitching injuries are rampant. Arm pain is all too common. But, what should you do if the baseball player in your life has pain? Learn the do's and don'ts in this video.
Flipping Physics
Using the R Position Vector to find Velocity and Acceleration
Unit vectors and the derivative are used to determine the velocity and acceleration of an object from the object’s r position vector. The motion is identified as Uniformly Accelerated Motion.
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Component, Unit, and R Position Vectors
Vector components are reviewed. Unit vectors are introduced and an example is walked through. The “r” position vector is introduced and an example using both “r” position vector and unit vectors is worked through.
Coach Dan Blewett
6 Ways to Increase Pitching Velocity in Baseball
In this video I explain six major factors and all the sub-factors that go into why some pitchers throw with higher velocity than others. If you leave pitching velocity on the table, you'll end up regretting it later. Though there are a...
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Physical Pendulum - Period Derivation and Demonstration using Calculus
Calculus is used to derive the angular frequency and period equations for a physical pendulum. A physical pendulum is also demonstrated and real world calculations are performed. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times:...
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Using Integrals to Derive Rotational Inertia of a Long, Thin Rod with Demonstration
We use integrals to derive the #rotationalinertia of a uniform, long, thin rod. And we demonstrate our answer is correct using a Rotational Inertia Demonstrator.
Coach Dan Blewett
7 Ways to Improve Pitching Command in Baseball
Everyone needs to improve pitching command, but how? Throw to targets? Mechanics? Drills? Learn 7 great tips in this video. Tip 1 -- 1:11 Create an Excellent Drill Routine Tip 2 -- 2:23 - Attack the Middle Early Tip 3 -- 3:39 - Pitch to...
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AP Physics C: Work, Energy, and Power Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of work done by constant and non-constant forces, Hooke’s Law, Work and Energy equations in isolated and non-isolated systems, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, conservative...
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Simple Harmonic Motion Derivations using Calculus (Mass-Spring System)
Calculus is used to derive the simple harmonic motion equations for a mass-spring system. Equations derived are position, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time, angular frequency, and period. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics...
Catalyst University
QM Applications: Particle-in-a-Box (Derivation)
QM Applications: Particle-in-a-Box (Derivation)
Maddie Moate
Science Faction #2: Back to the Future 2 | Maddie Moate
It's the year 2015 so exactly what technology did Back to the Future get right?! These are just some of my favourite gadgets that have made their way from the screen and into our world IRL.
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Ballistic Pendulum
A ballistic pendulum is demonstrated and a full solution is worked out including real numbers and variable comparisons. Want Lecture Notes or Animated GIFs? https://www.flippingphysics.com/ballistic-pendulum.html This is an AP Physics 1...
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2 Masses on a Pulley - Conservation of Energy Demonstration
Mass 1 and mass 2 hang from either side of a frictionless #pulley with #rotationalInertia, I, and radius, R. What is the angular acceleration of the pulley? Use #ConservationOfEnergy
Next Animation Studio
Mars robots: NASA’s new rover and rocket tosser
NASA’s next Mars lander will have to land the mission’s heavy rover, robotic arm, rocket and rocket tosser.
Coach Dan Blewett
College Baseball & Softball Season Cancelled - What to Do Now
College baseball season cancelled? Softball season cancelled?
Coach Dan Blewett
Is Getting Ahead in the Count Actually Important?
If you're a pitcher, you've heard it over and over: Get ahead in the count! Well...why, exactly, is it so important? In this video I lay out the main reasons that getting to 0-1
Flipping Physics
Do You Feel Your Weight?
No. You do not feel your weight. You feel the force normal acting on you. This video shows why and demonstrates what you feel on an elevator.
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(2 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel
1) Calculating if our answer makes sense. 2) Why can’t we sum the torques on everything? 3) Finding the force of tension.