Warp drives may or may not be possible, but if they are then could a distant alien civilization’s warp fields produce gravitational waves that we could see here on Earth? According to a recent study.. Actually maybe, at least eventually....

What is integration? Why is it computed as the opposite of differentiation? What is the fundamental theorem of calculus?

What is integration? Why is it computed as the opposite of differentiation? What is the fundamental theorem of calculus?

What is integration? Why is it computed as the opposite of differentiation? What is the fundamental theorem of calculus?

Mr. Andersen shows you how to draw free body diagrams of various objects. The major forces (like gravity, normal, tension, friction, air resistance, etc.) are discussed and then applied to various problems.

In this video Paul Andersen explains how the linear momentum is equal to the product of the mass of an object and the velocity of the center of mass. He uses video analysis software to calculate the velocity of an object and therefore...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how forces on an object always require another object. An object cannot exert a force on itself. If net forces on an object are balanced the object will remain at rest or move with a constant...

Mr. Andersen shows you how to interpret a position vs. time graph for an object with constant velocity. The slope of the line is used to find the velocity. A phet simulation is also included.

In this video Paul Andersen explains how the center of mass of an object represents the average position of matter in an object. The center of mass of a system is a combination of all the objects within the system. As long as no...

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.

In this video Paul Andersen explains for the position of an object over time can be used to calculate the velocity and acceleration of the object. If a net force acts on a object it will experience an acceleration.

Mr. Andersen explains the concept of momentum. He also shows you how to solve simple momentum problems. He finally shows you how momentum is both conserved and relative.

After 25 years of teaching physics, I realized I had been wrong about when you can use the equation Work due to nonconservative forces = Change in mechanical energy. In this video, I break down my mistake, show the correct way to think...

Learn about inertia and its role in resisting changes in motion. Discover how mass relates to inertia and why it's crucial in understanding an object's behavior.

Struggling with forces and Newton’s Laws in AP® Physics 1? In this lesson, we clear up some of the most common stumbling blocks from roughly the first half of Unit 2, including center of mass, translational equilibrium, constant velocity...

Why is the electric potential energy of unlike charges negative? Why does it decrease as they get closer? In this Flipping Physics lesson, we graph electric potential energy vs. distance for a two-point charge system and use the shape of...

Struggling to understand electric potential energy in a system of three point charges? In this AP Physics 2 lesson, Mr. P and the Flipping Physics crew walk through a conceptual and mathematical breakdown of how to calculate and...

Dive deep into the concept of electric potential energy with Mr. P and the Flipping Physics crew! In this engaging physics lesson, we explore how electric potential energy compares to gravitational potential energy, using a thought...

In a poll of the 50 of the most respected scientists, only one man was on every list at or near the top - Greatest scientist of all time. The birth of physics starts: Isaac Newton had many...

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...

This content delves into analyzing forces on an inclined plane, focusing on static and kinetic friction to control the motion of a box. Learn to calculate forces needed to prevent slipping, initiate upward movement, and maintain constant...

This content explains how to analyze forces on an inclined plane for a loaded box, differentiating between static and kinetic friction. It demonstrates calculations for the minimum force to prevent sliding down, the force to initiate...

Discover how Newton’s First Law, or the Law of Inertia, explains everyday motion—why objects stop, when they keep going, and how friction plays a role. Learn with relatable examples like sliding books, parked cars, and ice skaters.

In this video, we continue our AP Physics 1 review by diving into kinematics and projectile motion. In this lesson, we walk through several multiple-choice problems related to projectile motion, which are similar to what you can expect...