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Introduction to Conventional Current and Direct Current with an Example Problem
An introduction to Conventional Current and Direct current. Includes conventional current direction and dimensions. We even talk about the Bohr model of the atom. And, of course, an example problem where we figure out current and the...
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Finding the Cost to Power Light Bulbs (Example Problem) and Defining KiloWatt Hour
Here we test the money saving advice given on a package of energy efficient light bulbs. We also define KiloWatt Hour; a term that often confuses students. Oh, we also determine the resistance of the light bulbs, ya know, just because we...
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Defining Resistance, Ohmic vs. Non-Ohmic and Electric Power
An introduction to Resistance. We also define ohmic versus non-ohmic with graphs. We define the slope of the graph as resistance. There is also a discussion of a graph of Electric Potential Energy as a function of Position and we compare...
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(2 of 2) Mechanics - Review of all Topics - AP Physics C
0:00 Intro 0:11 Circular Motion: Angular Velocity and Angular Accleration 0:37 Circular Motion: Centripetal Acceleration 0:56 Circular Motion: Arc Length, Tangential Velocity and Tangential Acceleration 1:58 Torque 2:24 Net Torque in...
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Work to Move a Charge in an Electric Field in Electron Volts
The work to move a charge through a uniform electric field is determined. An electron volt is defined.
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Gauss's Law - Charged Sphere Electric Field
This video shows how to prove that the electric field outside a uniformly charged sphere is the same as if the charged sphere were a point particle. Using Gauss' law, the electric field is shown to be constant and dependent only on the...
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Simple Harmonic Motion - Force, Acceleration, and Velocity at 3 Positions
Identifying the spring force, acceleration, and velocity at the end positions and equilibrium position of simple harmonic motion. Amplitude is also defined and shown.
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AP Physics C: Universal Gravitation Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of Universal Gravitation including Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation, solving for the acceleration due to gravity in a constant gravitational field, universal gravitational potential energy, graphing universal...
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Using Unit Vectors to find Acceleration, Mass, and Velocity of 3 Forces
An object has three forces acting on it. We determine the direction of the acceleration, the mass, and the final velocity. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/unit-v... This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
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Angular Momentum Cross Product
Angular Momentum as the cross product is demonstrated and derived. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times: 0:00 Newton’s Second Law Review 0:45 The Demonstration 1:05 The Derivation 4:56 Back to Newton’s Second Law 6:34...
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AP Physics 1: Equations to Memorize
Equations to memorize for the AP Physics 1 Exam.
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Conservative Force and Potential Energy
The equation which relates a conservative force to potential energy is derived. Examples are shown which prove the equation to be correct. An example is worked through and a gravitational comparison is made. Want Lecture Notes?...
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AP Physics C: Kinematics Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of conversions, velocity, acceleration, instantaneous and average velocity and acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion, free fall and free fall graphs, component vectors, vector addition, unit vectors, relative...
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AP Physics 1: Review of Mechanical Waves
Review of the Mechanical Waves topics covered in the AP Physics 1 curriculum.
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Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem by Billy
Enjoy learning from Billy as he solves a problem using Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy.
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Understanding and Walking Position as a function of Time Graphs
In this lesson we derive that the slope of a position versus time graph is velocity. We also walk through several position as a function of time graphs to understand what they mean.
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AP Physics C: Equations to Memorize (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of equations I suggest you memorize for the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam. Please realize I abhor memorization, however, there are a few equations which I do recommend you memorize. I also list equations NOT to...
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Parallel Axis Theorem Derivation
Deriving the Parallel Axis Theorem for moment of inertia or rotational inertia.
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Demonstrating Calculus with a Ball and Force Platform
Example: A 321 g rubber, playground ball is dropped from a height of 77.8 cm above a force platform. The data for the force of impact collected at 1000 data points per second as a function of time is shown. Please determine a bunch of...
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Reflections on the 2015 AP Physics 1 Exam Free Response Questions
Mr.p gives basic suggestions for how to approach the free response question portion of the AP Physics 1 exam.
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Force vs. Time on a Dynamics Cart
When the forces in a free body diagram don’t change students often think that Newton’s Second Law will yield the same results. This demonstration shows that is not true. This is a step-by-step analysis of tension force as a function of...
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Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow
We use Newton’s Second Law and Uniformly Accelerated Motion to experimentally determine the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow.
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Merry-Go-Round - Conservation of Angular Momentum Problem
A 25 kg child is sitting on the edge of a merry-go-round. The merry-go-round has a mass of 255 kg and is rotating at 2.0 radians per second. The child crawls to the middle of the merry-go-round. What is the final angular speed of the...
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AP Physics C: Rotational vs. Linear Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review and comparison of the linear and rotational equations which are in the AP Physics C mechanics curriculum. Topics include: displacement, velocity, acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion, uniformly angularly...