Bozeman Science
Work and Power
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the work is a product of the external force applied to an object or system and the distance it moves. Power is a measure of the amount of work done per unit time. The work can be calculated as the...
Bozeman Science
Heat
In this video Paul Andersen explains how heat is the movement of energy from an object with a higher temperature to an object with lower temperature. Heat transfer can occur through conduction, convection, and radiation.
Bozeman Science
Matter as a Particle
In this video Paul Andersen explains how matter, like light, can be treated as both a particle and a wave. Louis de Broglie proposed that matter could act as a wave and described the wavelength of matter as a function of Planck's...
Bozeman Science
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
In this video Paul Andersen compares and contrasts transverse and longitudinal waves. Waves carry energy through oscillations. In transverse waves the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave and in longitudinal they...
Bozeman Science
Contact Forces
In this video Paul Andersen explains how contact forces result from interatomic forces. The following forces are explained at the interatomic level: normal force, applied force, friction force, tension force, spring force, and buoyant...
Bozeman Science
Thermal Equlibrium
In this video Paul Andersen explains how objects in contact with varying temperatures will eventually reach thermal equilibrium with equal temperatures. The amount of thermal energy transferred is related to the mass and temperature of...
Bozeman Science
Simple Harmonic Motion
In this video Paul Andersen explains how simple harmonic motion occurs when a restoring force returns an object toward equilibrium. The two types of harmonic motion studied in AP Physics are the mass spring oscillator and the simple...
Bozeman Science
Resistivity
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the resistivity of a material opposes the flow of charge. Conductors (like metal) will have a low resistivity and insulators will have a high resistivity. Semiconductors will have a moderate...
Bozeman Science
Electric Circuits
In this video Paul Andersen explains how electric circuits contain different elements which can be connected in series or in parallel. The following four elements are explained in detail; emf, resistor, capacitor, and switch. The voltage...
Flipping Physics
Electrostatic Equilibrium
New ReviewLearn the key principles of electrostatic equilibrium in this clear and engaging physics lesson from Flipping Physics. Discover why the electric field inside a conductor is zero, how excess charges distribute themselves on the surface,...
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AP Physics 1 Exam Cram: Full Curriculum in 30 Minutes
New ReviewGet ready to crush the AP Physics 1 exam with this complete 30-minute review of the entire course! This video covers every major topic from Units 1 through 8, including kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotation, harmonic motion,...
Flipping Physics
Electric Potential Energy Explained
New ReviewDive 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...
Flipping Physics
AP Physics 1 Unit 1: Stumbling Blocks - Kinematics
New ReviewMaster the fundamentals of AP Physics 1 Unit 1: Kinematics with this clear, example-driven walkthrough of common stumbling blocks students face. We’ll break down how instantaneous velocity differs from average velocity, why “negative...
Flipping Physics
Bernoulli’s Principle with Paper and Hair Dryer
New ReviewLearn how Bernoulli’s Principle helps create lift using a simple demo with a paper strip and hair dryer. Physics made clear, fun, and free with Mr. P!
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Deriving Torricelli's Theorem using Bernoulli's Equation
Discover Torricelli’s Theorem, a fascinating result derived from Bernoulli’s Equation! Learn how to calculate the speed of fluid flowing out of a spigot in a large reservoir, why fluid density cancels out, and how this relates to the...
Flipping Physics
AP Physics 1 Unit 8 Review: Fluids
Get ready to master Unit 8: Fluids for AP Physics 1! This video covers key topics like density, pressure, buoyant force, ideal fluid flow, Bernoulli’s Principle, and Torricelli’s Theorem. Learn with clear explanations and fun...
Flipping Physics
AP Physics 1 Unit 7 Review: Oscillations
Master Unit 7 Oscillations for AP Physics 1 with this comprehensive review! Dive into the concepts of periodic motion and simple harmonic motion (SHM) as we explore mass-spring systems, pendulums, and energy transformations in SHM....
Curated Video
Centripetal Force Explained: Why It's Perpendicular to Velocity
Discover the fundamental reason why centripetal force always acts perpendicular to an object's velocity in circular motion. This video uses a clear visual example to illustrate this key physics concept.
Curated Video
Physics Problem: Sphere in Equilibrium with Breeze and Tension
This content explains how to solve a physics problem involving a sphere suspended by a cord and pushed by a horizontal breeze, holding it in equilibrium at an angle. Learn to apply Newton's Laws and resolve forces to find the magnitude...
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Physics Problem: Forces and Acceleration in Connected Blocks
This content solves a physics problem involving two connected blocks under a constant horizontal force, exploring their interactions and motion. Learn to apply Newton's Laws and free body diagrams to calculate acceleration and an unknown...
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Physics Problem: Monkey, Rope, and Package Dynamics
This content analyzes a physics problem involving a monkey climbing a rope to lift a package, applying Newton's Laws of Motion. Learn to calculate the minimum acceleration required to lift the package and the subsequent acceleration and...
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Physics Problem: Net Force from Position Function
This content explains how to determine the net force acting on a particle when its position is given as a time-dependent function. Learn to use differentiation to find velocity and acceleration, then apply Newton's Second Law to...
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Forces and Acceleration in Two Dimensions: A Physics Problem
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Physics Problem: Calculating Masses in a Hanging Box System
This content explains how to determine the masses of three connected boxes hanging in equilibrium by applying Newton's Second Law of Motion. Learn to use free body diagrams and tension forces to solve for unknown masses in a stationary...