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Deriving the Work-Energy Theorem using Calculus
Use the integral and derivative to derive the Work-Energy Theorem or what I prefer to call the Net Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem.
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Analyzing Water in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle
Analyzing the forces acting on a bucket of water which is revolving in a vertical circle.
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AP Physics C: Rotational Dynamics Review - 1 of 2 (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of moment of inertia for a system of particles and a rigid object with shape, the derivation of rotational kinetic energy, derivations of the following moments of inertia: Uniform Thin Hoop about is Cylindrical...
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How Much is a Mermaid Attracted to a Doughnut?
How Much is a Mermaid Attracted to a Doughnut? A practical, everyday example of Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation.
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AP Physics 1: Review of Simple Harmonic Motion
Review of the Simple Harmonic Motion topics covered in the AP Physics 1 curriculum.
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Determining the Force Normal on a Toy Car moving up a Curved Hill
A 0.453 kg toy car moving at 1.15 m/s is going up a semi-circular hill with a radius of 0.89 m. When the hill makes an angle of 32° with the horizontal, what is the magnitude of the force normal on the car?
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(1 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel
That’s right, we actually measure the rotational inertia of a bicycle wheel. How cool is that?
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Nerd-A-Pult using Unit Vectors
Solving a basic projectile motion problem using unit vectors.
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Number of g's or g-Forces Introduction
Description and examples of g-forces or number of g’s.
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Time Constant and the Drag Force
The time constant is defined. The equations of motion for a dropped object in terms of the time constant are derived. The graphs for those equations are also shown. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/drag-f... This is an...
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Conical Pendulum Demonstration and Problem
A conical pendulum is demonstrated and it’s angular velocity is determined.
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Demonstrating and Solving for Drag Coefficient
The drag coefficient of a steel sphere is demonstrated and measured. A common mistake is shown. Buoyancy force is discussed. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/drag-c... This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
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Wheel Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Solution
A #SpinningWheel is rotated while sitting on a stool. #AngularMomentumConservation is demonstrated. And an example problem is solved.
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The Force of Gravitational Attraction between the Earth and the Moon
According to NASA, the mass of the Earth is 5.97 x 10^24 kg, the mass of the Moon is 7.3 x 10^22 kg, and the mean distance between the Earth and the Moon is 3.84 x 10^8 m. What is the force of gravitational attraction between the Earth...
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Demonstrating What Changes the Period of Simple Harmonic Motion
Period of simple harmonic motion is defined and demonstrated. Equations for period of mass-spring systems and pendulums are given. What changes the period is demonstrated.
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Harnessing the Power of Spreadsheets in Physics
Basic demonstration of how to use spreadsheets in an introductory physics class.
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Review of Mechanical Energy and Momentum Equations and When To Use Them!
By the time students learn about all the equations for mechanical energy, momentum, impulse and impact force, they often start to confuse the equations with one another. This is a straightforward, simple look at all of those equations...
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Minimum Speed for Water in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle
What is the minimum angular speed necessary to keep water in a vertically revolving bucket? The rope radius is 0.77 m.
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Memorizing vs. Understanding in Physics
In physics many students discover that they need to learn to understand the material rather than memorize it. This video discusses and shows examples of the differences between the two.
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AP Physics C: Integrals in Kinematics Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of definite integrals, indefinite integrals, and derivatives as used in kinematics. Graphs of position, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time are compared using derivatives and integrals. Two of the...
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Throwing a Ball in a Boat - Demonstrating Center of Mass
When I throw a massive ball to the left such that it lands in the other end of the canoe, what will happen to the positions of the objects? What if the ball does not land in the canoe?
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Calculating the Force of Impact when Stepping off a Wall
A 73 kg mr.p steps off a 73.2 cm high wall. If mr.p bends his knees such that he stops his downward motion and the time during the collision is 0.28 seconds, what is the force of impact caused by the ground on mr.p?
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Painter on a Scaffold - Don't Fall Off!!
What is the closest to the end of a 93 g uniform meterstick you can place a 200.0 g object and have the system stay balanced? The meterstick is supported at the 20.0 cm and 80.0 cm marks.
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Toy Car UAM Problem with Two Difference Accelerations
In this lesson we continue to use what we have learned about solving Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM) problems. This problem is more complicated because it involves two, interconnected parts.