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RC Circuits - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of RC circuits including: defining RC circuits, charging a capacitor through a resistor, determining the limits for charge and current, deriving charge and current as functions of time,...
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Continuous Charge Distributions
Continuous charge distributions are introduced and Coulomb’s Law is used to derive the integral equation which is used to find the electric field caused by a continuous charge distribution. Charge densities are defined. Chapters: 0:00...
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Electric Flux
In this video, we will learn about electric flux and how it is related to the work equation for a constant force. We will also use the equation for electric flux to determine the net electric flux through the closed surface of a right...
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Center of Mass of an Irregular Object
How to find the center of mass of an irregularly shaped, flat object.
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Center of Mass of an Object with a Hole
How to find the center of mass of an object with a missing piece.
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Thin Ring Electric Field
In this video, we will determine the electric field at point P, which is located on the axis of a uniformly charged ring of charge Q and radius a, a distance x from the center of the ring. We will use Coulomb's law and an integral to...
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Universal Gravitational Potential Energy Derivation
Calculus is used to derive the Universal Gravitational Potential Energy equation. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times: 0:00 Equation Review 0:41 Conservative Force Review 2:34 Substituting in Force of Gravity 4:14...
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Doppler Effect Demonstrations and Animations
The Doppler Effect is demonstrated. Animations are used to show the observed change in wavelength and frequency.
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Introduction to Coulomb's Law or the Electric Force
Coulomb’s Law is introduced and compared to Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation. “Point Charge” is defined. Micro, Nano, and Pico prefixes are explained. Two basic example problems are solved. And a the fact that the electric force is...
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Triple the Mass in a Mass-Spring System. How does Period Change?
If the mass in a mass-spring system is tripled, how does the period change? Solution is worked out and then demonstrated.
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Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation Introduction (The Big G Equation)
Understanding Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation. Including a dramatization of The Cavendish Experiment and force visualization via qualitative examples.
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Simple Harmonic Motion Introduction via a Horizontal Mass-Spring System
Simple Harmonic Motion is introduced and demonstrated using a horizontal mass-spring system.
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Kepler's Second Law Derivation
Kepler’s second law is derived and demonstrated. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times: 0:00 Kepler’s Second Law 0:18 Angular Momentum Conservation 1:27 Planet Angular Momentum 2:21 Kepler’s Second Law Derivation 3:58...
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Nerd-A-Pult #2 using Unit Vectors
Solving an intermediate projectile motion problem using unit vectors. Also culling information from the quadratic formula.
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Net Torque on a Door Problem
Three people push on a door. We determine the net torque.
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Conservation of Momentum using Unit Vectors
A 66.0 g ball is launched from a stationary Nerd-A-Pult on wheels. The total mass of the Nerd-A-Pult on wheels is 1,791 g. If the ball moves with a velocity of -351 i + 179 j cm/s right after launching, what is the velocity of the...
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Simple Harmonic Motion - Position Equation Derivation
Deriving the position equation for an object in simple harmonic motion.
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Moment of Inertia Introduction and Rotational Kinetic Energy Derivation
The concept of kinetic energy applied to a stationary, rotating wheel is used to define Moment of Inertia and derive Rotational Kinetic Energy. Moment of Inertia is demonstrated.
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2 Masses on a Pulley - Torque Demonstration
0.100 kg and 0.200 kg masses hang from either side of a frictionless #Pulley with a rotational inertia of 0.0137 kg·m^2 and radius of 0.0385 m. (a) What is the #AngularAcceleration of the pulley? (b) What is the #TensionForce in each...
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Determining the Speed of a Standing Wave - Demonstration
The relationship between wavelength and frequency is determined. The number of waves, wavelength, and wave speed at each standing wave frequency is determined. The wave speed is measured independent from the standing waves.
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Indefinite Integral Introduction and 4 Kinematic (UAM) Equation Derivations
The indefinite integral is defined and used to derive 4 kinematic or uniformly accelerated motion equations. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/kinematic-equation-derivations.html This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
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Angular Momentum of a Rigid Body Derivation
Angular momentum of a rigid body is demonstrated and derived. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times: 0:00 The Demonstration 1:20 The Derivation 4:15 Newton’s Second Law
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Deriving the Binding Energy of a Planet
Binding energy of a planet is defined and derived.
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Simple Harmonic Motion - Graphs of Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
Position, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time graphs for an object in simple harmonic motion are shown and demonstrated.