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Example Problem: Finding Average Speed for Pole Position – Not as easy as you may think
This video is an example problem that walks through finding the average speed for the last 2 laps of the 4 lap qualifier for the Indianapolis 500 assuming an average speed for the first 2 laps. It is actually more difficult than it...
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Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem
A book is resting on a board. One end of the board is slowly raised. The book starts to slide when the incline angle is 15°. What is the coefficient of static friction between the book and the incline?
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Conservation of Charge Example Problems
Conservation of charge is defined. Two common example problems are solved. The common mistake of forgetting about charge conservation is shown. Excess number of charge carriers is determined.
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Introductory Kinetic Friction on an Incline Problem
You place a book on a 14° incline and then let go of the book. If the book takes 2.05 seconds to travel 0.78 meters, what is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the book and the incline?
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8 General Suggestions for the Free Response Questions of any AP Physics Exam
After 11 years of teaching AP Physics, going through countless old exams and grading an equally innumerable number of student solutions to Free Response Questions, here are my suggestions to help future students out. AP® is a registered...
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AP Physics C: Simple Harmonic Motion Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM). SHM is defined. A horizontal mass-spring system is analyzed and proven to be in SHM and it’s period is derived. The difference between frequency and angular frequency is shown. The...
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Determining the Spring Constant, k, with a Vertically Hanging Mass
Hooke’s law is demonstrated and graphed. Spring constant, displacement from equilibrium position, and restoring force are defined and demonstrated.
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Hooke's Law Introduction - Force of a Spring
Hooke’s law is demonstrated and graphed. Spring constant, displacement from equilibrium position, and restoring force are defined and demonstrated.
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Graphical Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM) Example Problem
Again with the graphs? Yes. Absolutely Yes. Graphs are such an important part of any science, especially physics. The more you work with graphs, the more you will understand them. Here we combine graphs and uniformly accelerated motion....
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Physics "Magic Trick" on an Incline
Understand the forces acting on an object on an incline by analyzing the forces on a “floating block”.
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The Derivative and a Demonstration of Position, Velocity and Acceleration
Using the derivative, a position equation is used to determine velocity and acceleration. The motion is demonstrated. Motion graphs are shown and illustrated. The maximum position of the cart is determined.
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Nonuniform Density Center of Mass
Determine the x-position center of mass of a horizontally oriented rod with a length of 0.65 m and linear mass density of [43 - 21 x^2 ] g/m. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/center-mass-nonuniform.html This is an AP...
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Impulse Derivation and Demonstration
Calculus is used to derive and define Impulse. The force as a function of time acting on a ball is demonstrated and graphed in slow motion. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/impulse-area.html This is an AP Physics C:...
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Series and Parallel Circuits - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of series and parallel circuits including: derivations of equations for resistors in series, resistors in parallel, capacitors in parallel, and capacitors in series, and where to place...
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Using the R Position Vector to find Velocity and Acceleration
Unit vectors and the derivative are used to determine the velocity and acceleration of an object from the object’s r position vector. The motion is identified as Uniformly Accelerated Motion.
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Component, Unit, and R Position Vectors
Vector components are reviewed. Unit vectors are introduced and an example is walked through. The “r” position vector is introduced and an example using both “r” position vector and unit vectors is worked through.
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An introductory Relative Motion Problem with Vector Components
This relative motion problem addresses how to deal with vectors that do not form right triangles.
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AP Physics 1: Rotational Dynamics Review
Review of the Rotational Dynamics topics covered in the AP Physics 1 curriculum.
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Introductory Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem
The equation Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy can often be confusing for students. This video is a step-by-step introduction in how to use the formula to solve a problem.
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Physical Pendulum - Period Derivation and Demonstration using Calculus
Calculus is used to derive the angular frequency and period equations for a physical pendulum. A physical pendulum is also demonstrated and real world calculations are performed. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times:...
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Using Integrals to Derive Rotational Inertia of a Long, Thin Rod with Demonstration
We use integrals to derive the #rotationalinertia of a uniform, long, thin rod. And we demonstrate our answer is correct using a Rotational Inertia Demonstrator.
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Do Your Feet Affect How Far You Slide on a Water Slide?
If you hold your feet flat or point them, does it change how far you slide. This video shows the answer and explains why using the concept of drag force.
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Induced Forces - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of motional emf via Newton’s Second Law and Faraday’s Law, induced forces on current carrying loops, electric motor basics, and back emf. 0:00 Motional EMF via Newton's Second Law 6:25...
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Work as the Dot Product
Work as the dot product is defined. The dot product using unit vectors is reviewed. Several examples are worked through. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/work-d... This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.