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Magnetic Force on Current
In this episode of Flipping Physics, we delve into the intriguing world of magnetic forces in current-carrying wires. Ever wondered how the net magnetic force on a wire is calculated when charges are on the move in a wire? We break down...
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5 Cool Electricity Science Experiments
Are you always tinkering, investigating and exploring new things? Here are some fun science experiments to keep your inner Einstein busy. It is pretty safe to say that most find experiments super cool. Some might even say it’s magic! But...
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Resistor Series and Parallel Circuits
Good morning! In this episode of Flipping Physics , Bo reviews the concept of resistors in series using the anthropomorphic charge analogy. Learn how charges navigate through resistors and why they are considered in series. We also...
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Electric Power
In this video, we learn about and derive equations for electric power using Ohm's law. We explore the relationship between electric power, electric potential difference, electric current, and resistance. We also discuss the unit of...
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Electric Circuit Basics
In this video, the basics of electric circuits are discussed. The components of an electric circuit such as wires, batteries, resistors, capacitors, and switches are introduced with their respective symbols. The concept of electromotive...
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Resistance and Ohm's Law
In this video, the relationship between current density, conductivity, and electric field is discussed, with a focus on Ohm's law and resistivity. The video also covers the differences between resistance and resistivity. The practical...
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Energy Stored in a Capacitor
Learn about the energy stored in a capacitor. Derive the equation and explore the work needed to charge a capacitor.
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Capacitance
This video explores the science behind capacitors, including what they are, how they work, and how they store electric potential energy in an electric field. The definition of capacitance is given, as well as the units and symbols used...
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Parallel Plate Capacitors
We derive the equation for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. Learn how adding a dielectric material to a capacitor affects its capacitance and discover the definition of the dielectric constant.
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Current and Drift Velocity
We explore the concept of electric current and conventional current, which is the direction that positive charges flow, and the reality that electrons move in the opposite direction in most circuits. We derive the equation for average...
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3 Properties of Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium
Learn 3 of the 4 things you need to remember about conductors in electrostatic equilibrium, including that the electric field inside is zero, excess charges are located on the surface, and the electric field just outside the surface is...
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Irregularly Shaped Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium
Learn about conductors in electrostatic equilibrium! Today, we'll go over the last of the four key points to remember. See how the local surface charge density is at its maximum where the radius of curvature is at its minimum. Learn how...
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You Gonna Rock It!
You are gonna rock that AP Physics Exam! Best of luck to you my friends!
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Equipotential Surfaces
The electric potential difference in a uniform electric field is derived and used to show lines of equal electric potential or equipotential lines. Equipotential lines and surfaces of point charges and dipoles are shown. The equation for...
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Parallel Plates Electric Potential Difference using an Integral
Calculus is used to derive the equation for the electric potential difference between two parallel plates of equal but opposite charge. It’s a uniform electric field. The significance of the negative in the equation is explained.
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Thin Ring Electric Field using Electric Potential
First we solve for the electric potential along the axis of a uniform thin ring of electric charge. Then we use that electric potential to solve for the electric field at the same location.
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Speed of a Proton in a Uniform Electric Field
Conservation of energy is used to determine the final speed of a proton released at rest in a uniform electric field.
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Electric Potential - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of Electric Potential including: derivation of electric potential energy, derivation of electric potential and electric potential difference, a discussion of the electronvolt, electric...
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Gauss's Law - Charged Plane Electric Field
The electric field of an infinitely large, thin plane of positive charges with uniform surface charge density is determined using Gauss’s law. The electric field is normal to and directed away from the plane and can be found by using a...
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Work to Move a Charge in an Electric Field in Electron Volts
The work to move a charge through a uniform electric field is determined. An electron volt is defined.
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Gauss's Law - Charged Sphere Electric Field
This video shows how to prove that the electric field outside a uniformly charged sphere is the same as if the charged sphere were a point particle. Using Gauss' law, the electric field is shown to be constant and dependent only on the...
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Magnetic Fields - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of magnetic fields including: the basics of magnetic dipoles, ferromagnetic and paramagnetic materials, the Earth’s B field, magnetic permeability, the magnetic force on a moving charge, the...
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LC Circuits - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review LC circuits including the basics of how an LC circuit works, the limits, derivations of charge, current, and energy as a functions of time, and an animation of all of that. Also a discussion...
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Continuous Charge Distributions - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of continuous charge distributions including: derivation of the integral E Field equation, requirements specific to the AP curriculum, charge densities, a full solution to finding the...