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Corbett Maths
Density
A short video introduces the triangle that illustrates how to find any value given the other two in the density formula. Class members use the triangle to work several problems to find the mass, volume, or density of an object.
Physics Girl
Can You Solve the Boat Puzzle?
Sometimes in physics, the logic is a little illogical. A video presentation shows how to use extreme cases to apply logic to physics stumpers. The examples pertain to displacement situations, but scholars can apply the concept to all...
Physics Girl
Why is the Universe Flat?
British astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle first coined the term the Big Bang in 1950. The theory explains much of what we have observed in the universe, but it does leave some things unexplained. The video discusses the Cosmic Inflation...
Crash Course
Population Ecology: The Texas Mosquito Mystery
While 80 percent of people with West Nile Virus show no symptoms, in severe cases, it causes death by infecting the membranes around the spinal cord and brain. The video starts by making population ecology relevant. It includes density...
Crash Course
Procrastination: Crash Course Study Skills #6
Is it true that we are evolutionarily programmed to procrastinate? Sort of. Learn how the factors of expectancy and short-term rewards can contribute to procrastination, how they are related to the habits of our ancestors, how...
Teach Engineering
The Grand Challenge: Fix the Hip Challenge
It may be time to get to know the skeletons in your family. The first lesson in a series of 5, introduces the class to the concept of osteoporosis. The class members brainstorm possible causes and whether the family should be concerned...
Tyler DeWitt, PhD
Science With Tyler De Witt: Advanced Density Problem 1
Learn how to solve for density when you need to calculate the volume of a cube. [2:49]
Tyler DeWitt, PhD
Science With Tyler De Witt: Density Practice Problems
Learn how to use the density number like a conversion factor, to solve for mass or volume. Watch this video after the density introduction or before the more complicated video on density exercises that has unit conversion. [8:55]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Density Word Problem: Blimp
Sal solves a word problem about the number of passengers a blimp can carry, using his knowledge of volume and density.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Buoyant Force Example Problems
This video demonstrates how to solve problems involving Archimedes' principle and buoyant forces. [9:41]