Flipping Physics
Dart with Thin Rod Collision - Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Problem
A 5.3 g dart is moving vertically at 16.5 m/s just before it collides with and sticks to a 33.9 cm long, thin piece of cardboard. If the dart hits the 71.8 g piece of cardboard 28.7 cm from its fixed end, to what maximum angle does the...
Physics Girl
Conservation of Energy - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern
Lesson 10 (Conservation of Energy) 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...
Virtually Passed
Conservation of Mechanical Energy Proof (1DoF)
Here is a quick proof of the conservation of mechanical energy in a 1 dimensional system. Conservation of mechanical energy only exists if their are strictly conservative forces acting on the particle. If there are non conservative...
Flipping Physics
AP Physics C: Work, Energy, and Power Review (Mechanics)
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...
Flipping Physics
Ballistic Pendulum
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...
Flipping Physics
2 Masses on a Pulley - Conservation of Energy Demonstration
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
Science Buddies
Make a Cotton Ball Launcher
Have you ever stretched and launched a rubber band at someone? Put that energy to good use and build a rubber band-powered cotton ball launcher in this fun activity!
Flipping Physics
Example of Energy Transferred Into and Out of a System
Example: A 7.50 kg block on a level surface is acted upon by a force applied of 35.0 N at an angle of 25.0° below +x axis. The block starts at rest, the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and surface is 0.245, and the...
Flipping Physics
Rolling Acceleration Down an Incline
Determine the #Acceleration of a uniform, solid cylinder #RollingWithoutSlipping down an #Incline with incline angle θ. The rotational inertia of a uniform, solid cylinder about its long cylindrical axis is ½MR^2. Assume the cylinder...
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problem: Pendulum Velocity
Now you're really getting advanced with your building skills. Check out this pendulum. It's a good thing we know about potential energy and kinetic energy, because that will allow us to calculate the velocity of the pendulum at any...
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problem: Kinetic and Potential Energy of a Ball on a Ramp
Look at this nifty ramp you made! Let's roll some stuff off of it, shall we? Good thing we know all about potential energy and kinetic energy, because that will allow us to calculate all kinds of things, like the velocity of the ball at...
Physics Girl
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern
Lesson 13 (Collisions) 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 video: 1. Are...
Professor Dave Explains
The First Law of Thermodynamics: Internal Energy, Heat, and Work
In chemistry we talked about the first law of thermodynamics as being the law of conservation of energy, and that's one way of looking at it, but physicists like doing math more than chemists do, so let's talk about the first law in...
Flipping Physics
Which Will Be First? (Rolling Down an Incline)
A hollow sphere, solid sphere, and thin hoop are simultaneously released from rest at the top of an #incline. Which will reach the bottom first? Assume all objects are of uniform density. #RollingWithoutSlipping
Professor Dave Explains
The Laws of Thermodynamics, Entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy
We've all heard of the Laws of Thermodynamics, but what are they really? What the heck is entropy and what does it mean for the fate of the universe? How does soap work?! So many questions answered in this clip! Enjoy!
ProEdify
Understanding Mechanical Energy and the Conservation Principle
The video discusses the law of conservation of energy, focusing on mechanical energy, specifically gravitational potential energy. It explains how energy is transformed and transferred between different forms, such as kinetic and...
Professor Dave Explains
Internal Energy
We know about kinetic energy and potential energy, which can interchange when an object moves through a gravitational field, so let's add to that list the internal energy of the object. This gives us a new and comprehensive way to...
Professor Dave Explains
Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy
You can put energy into an object. Wanna know how? No, you don't need a Harry Potter wand. Just lift it up above your head! By doing so, you bestow the object with more potential energy. Learn more about the energy of motion and the...
Curated Video
Kinetic Energy
In this video students will learn that kinetic energy is the energy of motion and that the ability of a moving object to do work is the kinetic energy of the object. Viewers will come to understand that any moving object has the ability...
Science Buddies
Build a Paper Roller Coaster
Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? There are plenty of expensive toys and even video games that will let you build your own coasters—but in this project you'll make one out of paper and tape,...
Professor Dave Explains
Conservation of Energy: Free Fall, Springs, and Pendulums
The energy of a closed system is always conserved. This is an important law of physics! But energy does change forms. What are all the forms and how do they interchange? You gotta watch this clip to find out, buddy!
MinutePhysics
What is Quantum Tunneling?
Only about a minute long, this brief explanation is of quantum tunneling. What does it mean? What might it lead to? Appropriate for your advanced physics classes, it could be added to your quantum mechanics presentation.
Steve Spangler Science
Magic Rollback Can - Sick Science! #051
Have your class explore potential and kinetic energy or conservation of energy. They can make a device called a rollback can. Like magic, the can returns to where it started after it has been pushed away.
Curated OER
NASA: Law of Conservation of Energy
Cute animations and an animated narrator lead young physicists through kinetic energy calculations. The law of conservation of energy is also explored. The quality of visuals is somewhat blurry, but because of the enthusiasm and clarity,...