Flipping Physics
Buoyant Force Equation: Step-by-Step Derivation
In this physics lesson, we dive into the concept of buoyant force by analyzing a hypothetical cube submerged in a fluid. We derive the equation for buoyant force, which is the upward force exerted on an object in a fluid, equal to the...
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Volcanoes Go Boom
Dr. Forrester explains the interaction of the earth’s layers with the tectonic plates and the eruptions of volcanoes.
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Daniel Pink: To Sell is Human
Daniel Pink is not a salesperson, but a skilled writer who specializes in anecdote-heavy popular business books. Pink believes that, and I quote: ‘Like it or not, we’re all in sales now’.
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Submarines
This video is explaining how submarines works for kids.
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What sinks what floats? - Marathi
Learn all about buoyancy - what sinks and what floats
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What sinks what floats? - Telugu
Learn all about buoyancy - what sinks and what floats
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What sinks what floats? - Gujarati
Learn all about buoyancy - what sinks and what floats
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What sinks what floats? - Bengali
Learn all about buoyancy - what sinks and what floats
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What sinks what floats? - Malayalam
Learn all about buoyancy - what sinks and what floats
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What sinks what floats? - Kannada
Learn all about buoyancy - what sinks and what floats
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Archimedes’ Principle
Archimedes’ Principle investigates important scientific laws related to buoyancy by analyzing Archimedes’ Principle.
Science Buddies
Make a Candle Carousel
Candle carousels, or Christmas pyramids, are part of the German Christmas tradition. It is fun watching them spin around like a merry-go-round. But why exactly do Christmas pyramids spin? There is no electricity, just candles! In this...
Visual Learning Systems
Forces in Fluids: Summing Up
Upon viewing the Forces in Fluids video series, students will be able to do the following: Define fluids as substances that can easily flow and readily change shape. Explain that fluids flow because particles can easily move past each...
Soliloquy
Why don't we fill an Airship with a Vacuum?
In the early 1900s massive airships ruled the sky, offering luxury commercial travel significantly faster than the steamships that ruled the waves. But a series of disasters, including the demise of Britain's R101 and culminating in the...
Flipping Physics
Demonstrating and Solving for Drag Coefficient
The drag coefficient of a steel sphere is demonstrated and measured. A common mistake is shown. Buoyancy force is discussed. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/drag-c... This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
Espresso Media
Gullfaks to Hebron: The Construction of the Gullfaks
Gullfaks to Hebron part 3/8: This video explores the construction of two massive concrete offshore platforms in Norway, Gullfaks C and Troll A. The platforms were designed to be kept stable and anchored to the sea floor using concrete...
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Physics Animated
Who ever said physics was boring?! With Animated Physics, little ones will have a blast as they explore topics like gravity, inertia, buoyancy and more! Using real-life examples and engaging visuals, this is the perfect introduction to...
Science Buddies
Build a Water Strider
Have you ever seen a water strider (also called water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers etc.)? They are bugs that effortlessly hop around on the surface of ponds, lakes, and rivers. How do they do it without sinking? Try this project to...
Poetry Foundation
Sarah Kay reads "Titanic"
Sarah Kay reads Laura Lamb Brown-Lavoie's poem, "On This the 100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic, We Reconsider the Buoyancy of the Human Heart"
Schooling Online
Physics Introduction to Statics and Dynamics: Forces and Newton's Laws - Contact Forces Part 1
A birthday party isn’t complete without cake, music and drama! This lesson will introduce the most common types of contact forces encountered in Physics.
Definitions included: contact force, normal force, friction force, static friction,...
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How Life Jackets Work
How does a small life vest keep a large human from drowning? Discover how life vest manufacturing uses physics to keep us safe in water.