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Introductory Elastic Collision Problem Demonstration
An elastic collision is demonstrated and analyzed.
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Torque Introduction
Translational and Rotational motion are demonstrated and reviewed. Torque is introduced via the equation and several door opening demonstrations. Moment arm or lever arm is defined and illustrated.
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Angular Velocity Introduction
The equation for average angular velocity is presented in relation to the equation for average linear velocity. Radians per second and revolutions per minute are discusses as the units for angular velocity. Objects which have angular...
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Universal Gravitational Potential Energy Introduction
Universal Gravitational Potential Energy is introduced and graphed. It is compared to the force of gravity. And the “zero line” is defined.
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Introduction to Conservation of Momentum with Demonstrations
Demonstrations of and Introduction to Conservation of Momentum
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Introductory Work Problem
Mr.p pushes a shopping cart so you can learn about the physics concept of work!
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Introduction to Static and Kinetic Friction by Bobby
Bobby teaches the basics of friction and the differences between Static and Kinetic Friction.
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Center of Mass Introduction
Center of mass is defined and demonstrated in projectile motion. We demonstrate what happens when you push at or near the center of mass. The center of mass of a Feeble is demonstrated. And the “Hang Test” is used to find the center of...
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Introduction to Power
Mr.P introduces power which equals work divided by change in time and it also equals force times velocity times cosine theta.
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Wave Speed Equation Derivation and Demonstration
The equation for the speed of a wave is derived. The fact that amplitude, frequency, and wavelength do not affect wave speed is demonstrated. Two different solutions for wave speed are demonstrated.
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Demonstrating Sympathetic Vibrations - A Video Project by Bobby
Sympathetic vibrations are demonstrated using pendulums of various lengths and a guitar.
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Rotational Equilibrium Introduction (and Static Equilibrium too!!)
An introduction to Rotational Equilibrium with a review of Translational Equilibrium and demonstrations. Wait there’s more … Static Equilibrium!
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Capacitors - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of Capacitors including: demonstrating what capacitors are, defining capacitance, discharging a capacitor, deriving the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor, defining dielectrics,...
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When is a Pendulum in Simple Harmonic Motion?
Demonstrating when a pendulum is in simple harmonic motion.
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The Right Hand Rule for Torque
The right hand rule for the direction of torque is described and demonstrated six times.
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Introduction to Equilibrium
Learn about and see examples of Translational Equilibrium.
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Experimentally Graphing Uniformly Accelerated Motion
We experimentally determine the position, velocity and acceleration as a function of time for a street hockey puck that is sliding and slowing down. Is it uniformly accelerated motion?
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Electric Charge, Law of Charges, and Quantization of Charge
The Law of Charges is demonstrated using a rubber balloon suspended from the ceiling. The net charge on an object via excess protons and electrons. Quarks as the constituent of protons and neutrons. Quantization of charge is...
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Charging by Conduction and Induction
Charging by Conduction and Induction are both demonstrated. Each individual step is clearly described. Electrical Ground is introduced and defined. Both demonstrations are illustrated.
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An Introductory Torque Wrench Problem
A problem involving forces on a wrench is used to determine the torque exerted by the wrench. A “cheater pipe” is also added.
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Dipole Electric Field
Two equal magnitude, but oppositely charge particles close to one another is often called an electric dipole. This shows the electric field caused by an electric dipole.
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Gauss's Law - Point Charge Electric Flux
In this video, we learn how to determine the electric flux through a sphere that surrounds a positive point charge. We start by discussing the equation for electric flux and how it applies to uniform electric fields. We then move on to...
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Deriving the Acceleration due to Gravity on any Planet and specifically Mt. Everest
Derive the acceleration due to gravity on any planet. Find the acceleration due to gravity on Mt. Everest. And determine how much higher you could jump on the top of Mt. Everest!
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Introduction to Gravitational Potential Energy with Zero Line Examples
Mini mr.p helps you learn about Gravitational Potential Energy with examples of different zero line locations.