Instructional Video6:35
Flipping Physics

Impulse Derivation and Demonstration

12th - Higher Ed
Calculus is used to derive and define Impulse. The force as a function of time acting on a ball is demonstrated and graphed in slow motion. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/impulse-area.html This is an AP Physics C:...
Instructional Video21:47
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Series and Parallel Circuits - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

12th - Higher Ed
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of series and parallel circuits including: derivations of equations for resistors in series, resistors in parallel, capacitors in parallel, and capacitors in series, and where to place...
Instructional Video4:46
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Using the R Position Vector to find Velocity and Acceleration

12th - Higher Ed
Unit vectors and the derivative are used to determine the velocity and acceleration of an object from the object’s r position vector. The motion is identified as Uniformly Accelerated Motion.
Instructional Video12:31
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Component, Unit, and R Position Vectors

12th - Higher Ed
Vector components are reviewed. Unit vectors are introduced and an example is walked through. The “r” position vector is introduced and an example using both “r” position vector and unit vectors is worked through.
Instructional Video8:36
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AP Physics 1: Rotational Dynamics Review

12th - Higher Ed
Review of the Rotational Dynamics topics covered in the AP Physics 1 curriculum.
Instructional Video8:58
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Introductory Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem

12th - Higher Ed
The equation Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy can often be confusing for students. This video is a step-by-step introduction in how to use the formula to solve a problem.
Instructional Video14:51
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Physical Pendulum - Period Derivation and Demonstration using Calculus

12th - Higher Ed
Calculus is used to derive the angular frequency and period equations for a physical pendulum. A physical pendulum is also demonstrated and real world calculations are performed. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times:...
Instructional Video9:21
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Using Integrals to Derive Rotational Inertia of a Long, Thin Rod with Demonstration

12th - Higher Ed
We use integrals to derive the #rotationalinertia of a uniform, long, thin rod. And we demonstrate our answer is correct using a Rotational Inertia Demonstrator.
Instructional Video34:58
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Induced Forces - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

12th - Higher Ed
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of motional emf via Newton’s Second Law and Faraday’s Law, induced forces on current carrying loops, electric motor basics, and back emf. 0:00 Motional EMF via Newton's Second Law 6:25...
Instructional Video15:11
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Work as the Dot Product

12th - Higher Ed
Work as the dot product is defined. The dot product using unit vectors is reviewed. Several examples are worked through. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/work-d...​ This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
Instructional Video16:48
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AP Physics C: Work, Energy, and Power Review (Mechanics)

12th - Higher Ed
Calculus based review of work done by constant and non-constant forces, Hooke’s Law, Work and Energy equations in isolated and non-isolated systems, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, conservative...
Instructional Video12:58
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Simple Harmonic Motion Derivations using Calculus (Mass-Spring System)

12th - Higher Ed
Calculus is used to derive the simple harmonic motion equations for a mass-spring system. Equations derived are position, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time, angular frequency, and period. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics...
Instructional Video2:56
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Everybody Brought Mass to the Party!

12th - Higher Ed
Find out when mass cancels out from an equation, which it often will in physics problems.
Instructional Video15:21
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Ballistic Pendulum

12th - Higher Ed
A ballistic pendulum is demonstrated and a full solution is worked out including real numbers and variable comparisons. Want Lecture Notes or Animated GIFs? https://www.flippingphysics.com/ballistic-pendulum.html This is an AP Physics 1...
Instructional Video6:48
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Tangential Acceleration Introduction with Example Problem - Mints on a Turntable

12th - Higher Ed
Tangential Acceleration is introduced and visualized. Example problem is worked through. We even relate arc length, tangential velocity, and tangential acceleration via the derivative! Example: A record player is plugged in and uniformly...
Instructional Video7:58
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2 Masses on a Pulley - Conservation of Energy Demonstration

12th - Higher Ed
Mass 1 and mass 2 hang from either side of a frictionless #pulley with #rotationalInertia, I, and radius, R. What is the angular acceleration of the pulley? Use #ConservationOfEnergy
Instructional Video6:10
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Do You Feel Your Weight?

12th - Higher Ed
No. You do not feel your weight. You feel the force normal acting on you. This video shows why and demonstrates what you feel on an elevator.
Instructional Video9:51
Flipping Physics

(2 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel

12th - Higher Ed
1) Calculating if our answer makes sense. 2) Why can’t we sum the torques on everything? 3) Finding the force of tension.
Instructional Video23:25
Physics Girl

Gravity and Orbital Mechanics - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern

9th - 12th
Lesson 8 (Gravitation and Orbits) of Dianna's Intro Physics Class on Physics Girl. Never taken physics before? Want to learn the basics of physics? Need an AP Physics 1 review before the exam? This course is for you! Exercises in this...
Instructional Video10:23
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Introductory Rotational Equilibrium Problem

12th - Higher Ed
A uniform 0.093 kg meterstick is supported at the 15 cm and 92 cm marks. When a 0.250 kg object is placed at the 6.0 cm mark, what are the magnitudes of the forces supporting the meterstick?
Instructional Video10:49
Zach Star

How did I pick my engineering major?

12th - Higher Ed
How did I pick my engineering major?
Instructional Video2:26
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Angular Acceleration Introduction

12th - Higher Ed
Angular acceleration is introduced by way of linear acceleration. The units of radians per second squared are discussed. Examples of objects which angular acceleration are shown.
Instructional Video4:15
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Defining Pi for Physics

12th - Higher Ed
Pi is defined as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. A frisbee is used to show the definition of pi. The units for pi, radians, are discussed. The conversion factor between revolutions, degrees, and radians is...
Instructional Video5:19
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A Tale of Three Accelerations or The Differences between Angular, Tangential, and Centripetal Accelerations

12th - Higher Ed
A Silent Film in honor of #DayofSilence to clarify the differences between angular, tangential, and centripetal accelerations