MinutePhysics
The Hairy Ball Theorem
Math tells us that it is impossible to comb a ball of hair. The 23rd video of an informative physics series helps learners understand the physics implications of this statement. Through an analysis of vectors, the video narrator...
PBS
The Mathematics of Quantum Computers
Scholars learn about the basics of quantum computing, starting with Schrodinger's Cat through a video that explains the mathematics behind quantum computers, including the representation of quantum gates as matrices.
TED-Ed
What is a Vector?
A vector contains magnitude and direction. The video and associated questions introduce the class to vectors that are made up of scalars and displacement. Pupils read more about vectors to find them in real life and how they are used in...
Mathed Up!
Mixed Transformations
Viewers learn how to identify and perform a variety of transformations with a video that provides seven items on transformations. Pupils demonstrate their understanding of dilations, reflections, rotations, and translations. The video...
Mathed Up!
Translations
Introduce translations as transformations that move figures in horizontal and vertical distances with a video that shows how to translate the figures. A second video covers how to determine the translation that has occurred. Pupils...
Bozeman Science
Scalars and Vectors
Investigate the purpose of vectors as they relate to physics concepts. The instructor explains quantities that have magnitude and those that have both magnitude and direction. He explains the scalar and vector quantities in relation to...
Brightstorm
The Geometric Representation of Vectors - Concept
What do you get when you cross a mosquito with a mountain climber? Nothing, you can't cross a vector and a scalar. The first video offers an explanation for how a geometric representation of vectors is helpful when adding and can be used...
Brightstorm
Square Matrices - Concept
No, matrices are not what mathematicians sleep on. Lesson begins with identifying the dimensions of matrices then moves on to multiply them. It also provides guided practice problems that get progressively more complex.
Crash Course
Vectors and 2-D Motion
Continue the journey into the world of physics as you lead your class on a winding road complete with vectors and scalers. Pupils learn more about motion, direction, and velocity as they use these concepts to explore two- and...
Flipping Physics
AP Physics 1: Kinematics Review
Test takers stressing out over the upcoming exam? Help them prepare for the AP Physics i exam with this fast-paced video that includes a complete guide to everything related to kinematics. Also included are some common errors...
Khan Academy
Plate Tectonics: Evidence of Plate Movement, Cosmology & Astronomy
Need a video to accompany your lecture on plate tectonics? Sal summarizes clues that certain parts of the world may have once been connected. Use the video as part of one lecture or break it up over several lessons.
Curated OER
Finding the Dot Product
Are you just starting a unit of vectors or matrices? Help your class learn how to find the dot product with this simplistic video tutorial. The procedure is shown as the tutor determines the dot product of A and B by transposing numbers...
Curated OER
Angular Velocity Vectors Right Hand Rule
Niki and Megan share the right hand rule for angular velocity vectors. This visual demonstration employed a bicycle wheel and Niki's right hand. This clip could be a helpful way to demonstrate the right hand rule in class. You could have...
Curated OER
STEMbite: Conservation of Angular Momentum
Showcase a few classic demonstrations of angular momentum with this two-minute film. Using a gyroscope, a bicycle, and a tire removed from a bicycle, the narrator explains how angular momentum keeps an object up in a way that defies the...
Curated OER
STEMbite: Projectile Motion of Abby's Arrow
Projectile motion is seen in action as Andrew's niece, Abby, practices archery. This is a nice demonstration since most video clips that you can find online are actually just animations. That being said, there is nothing more to this...
Virtual Nerd
What is a Vector?
Define a vector and teach your class about the different parts of a vector with this video. An instructor conveys what a vector is, labeling the parts and providing multiple examples. Learners can re-watch this video if they are...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Nhl Hockey
A collection of ten videos that examine the physics behind NHL hockey. They cover topics such as Newton's Laws of Motion, projectile motion, and kinematics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Vectors & Scalars
Video explores the difference between vectors and scalars while discussing distance, displacement, speed and velocity. [8:38]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear Algebra: Vector Examples
Video gives examples of vector addition, graphing vectors, multiplying vectors by a scalar and vector subtraction using vectors in R2 and extends to vectors in other dimensions. [25:33]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Nfl Football
A collection of ten videos that examine the physics and math behind NFL football. They cover topics such as Newton's Laws of Motion, the Pythagorean Theory, kinematics, and projectile motion.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln: Football Physics
Every Husker home game, Dr. Tim Gay attempts something as crazy as running against the NU defense: bringing physics to everyday life. In one-minute segments shown on the screens around the stadium, he talks about basic physics concepts...
University of Nottingham
Sixty Symbols: Symbols of Physics and Astronomy: Vectors
University of Nottingham astronomer Meghan Gray introduces us to a fairly simple physics concept: the vector, defined as "something that has a size and a direction." Learn about everyday vector quantities, such as velocity, acceleration,...
Math TV
Math tv.com: Vectors: An Algebraic Approach
The video tutorial investigates vectors from an algebraic point of view. A worksheet consisting of practice problems and solutions is included to check for understanding of the concept. In the left hand menu, click on Trigonometry,...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Equivalent Vectors: Lesson 1
This lesson goes over how to recognize equivalent vectors. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Equivalent Vectors."