This content solves a multi-part physics problem involving a solid ball that first rolls smoothly along a horizontal path, then up a ramp onto a plateau, and finally launches horizontally to land at a specific distance. It demonstrates...

This content delves into the physics of a falling cylindrical chimney, treating it as a thin rod rotating about its base. It uses energy conservation to determine the angular velocity and subsequently calculates the radial and tangential...

What is the difference between linear velocity and angular velocity? In this video we will derive the formula for linear velocity (or speed) and angular velocity. Then, we will use those formulas and compare and contrast the two rates.

Dive into Unit 6 of AP Physics 1: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems! This video covers rotational kinetic energy, torque, work, angular momentum, rolling without slipping, and conservation laws. Watch as we connect linear and...

In this video, I break down Rotational Kinematics, the first part of Unit 5 for AP Physics 1. From angular displacement to centripetal acceleration, we cover key concepts crucial for mastering rotational motion. You'll learn about key...

Prepare for the AP Physics 1 Exam with this comprehensive review of the second half Unit 5! In this video, we cover torque, rotational inertia, rotational equilibrium, and the rotational forms of Newton’s laws. Learn key concepts,...

Curious about rotational kinematics? In this video, we break down key concepts like angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration, using simple demonstrations. Perfect for AP Physics 1 students or anyone looking to understand...

In this video, I break down Rotational Kinematics, the first part of Unit 5 for AP Physics 1. From angular displacement to centripetal acceleration, we cover key concepts crucial for mastering rotational motion. You'll learn about key...

In 1913, Niels Bohr proposed an atomic model that dramatically altered our comprehension of atomic structure by establishing a novel framework for describing the arrangement and behaviour of electrons within an atom....

The tangential velocity is measured at any point tangent to a rotating wheel. Thus, angular velocity, w, is related to tangential velocity, Vt, through the formula: Vt = wr. Here, r is the radius of the wheel. Tangential velocity is the...

In this episode, we focus on the change in magnetic flux and the emergence of back electromotive force (emf). Follow along as we dissect the side view of a current-carrying wire loop rotating in a magnetic field. Unravel the concept of...

This video will explain and illustrate how to describe and measure rotational motion.

Back EMF Demonstration

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...

This problem is about the average power input to a wheel when we know the moment of inertia of the wheel, the change in angular velocity and the time interval.

This problem is about the average net torque on a wheel when we know the change in its angular speed, moment of inertia and change in time.

This problem is about the relationship between frequency and radius for a charged particle moving in a circle in a constant magnetic field.

Why is there a “center seeking” centripetal acceleration? A step-by-step walk through of the answer to this question.

My solutions to Free Response Question #3 from the 2017 AP Physics 1 Exam. Also included are my reflections on how to get more points on the exam.

This Quantitative/Qualitative Translation question also works as a part of the AP...

My solutions to Free Response Question #3 from the 2018 AP Physics 1 Exam. Also included are my reflections on how to get more points on the exam.

This Quantitative/Qualitative Translation question also works as a part of the AP...

My solutions to Free Response Question #1 from the 2018 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...

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.

This problem is about what happens to angular speed, tangential acceleration and centripetal acceleration for a satellite in a circular orbit.

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...