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Introduction to Displacement and the Differences Between Displacement and Distance
An introduction to Displacement including many different descriptions of displacement. This video also describes the differences between displacement and distance. There are also three different examples illustrating those differences.
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Uniformly Accelerated Motion Examples
In this video, the teacher introduces the concept of uniformly accelerated motion through various examples. The video begins with a ball rolling down an incline, showcasing how objects move with nearly constant acceleration. The teacher...
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Introduction to Relative Motion using a Quadcopter Drone
Two vehicles driven at different speeds parallel to one another is a great one dimensional way to introduce relative motion. When viewed from above using a quadcopter drone, it is even better! Thanks Aaron Fown of FirstUAV...
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Gauss's Law - Point Charge Electric Flux
In this video, we learn how to determine the electric flux through a sphere that surrounds a positive point charge. We start by discussing the equation for electric flux and how it applies to uniform electric fields. We then move on to...
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Deriving the Acceleration due to Gravity on any Planet and specifically Mt. Everest
Derive the acceleration due to gravity on any planet. Find the acceleration due to gravity on Mt. Everest. And determine how much higher you could jump on the top of Mt. Everest!
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Introduction to Gravitational Potential Energy with Zero Line Examples
Mini mr.p helps you learn about Gravitational Potential Energy with examples of different zero line locations.
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Why "Show All Your Work"?
The importance of showing all your work when doing physics cannot be overstated. I explain and demonstrate why.
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Electromagnetic Induction - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of electric flux to understand magnetic flux, an example of magnetic flux through a current carrying wire loop, Gauss’s Law for Magnetism, electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s...
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Demonstrating Rotational Inertia (or Moment of Inertia)
Thank you to Arbor Scientific for letting me borrow their Rotational Inertia Demonstrator to … uh … demonstrate rotational inertia.
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Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion
Kepler’s third law is described and demonstrated. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times: 0:00 Kepler’s Third Law 1:55 Comparing Planetary Data 3:58 Graphing Planetary Data
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Kepler's Second Law of Planetary Motion
Kepler’s second law is described and demonstrated. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times: 0:00 Kepler’s Second Law 1:27 Mild issues with the animation
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Kepler's First Law of Planetary Motion
A brief history of geocentric and heliocentric solar system models are discussed. Kepler's first law is defined. How to draw an ellipse is demonstrated. Planet eccentricities are discussed. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic....
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Velocity and Speed are Different: Example Problem
This example problem works shows that Velocity and Speed are different. It also illustrates that Speed is Not Velocity without direction.
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Rotational Form of Newton's Second Law - Introduction
A very basic introduction to the rotational form of Newton’s Second Law of Motion by way of its translational form.
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The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring
A horizontal spring is attached to a cord, the cord goes over a pulley, and a 0.025 kg mass is attached to the cord. If the spring is stretched by 0.045 m, what is the spring constant of the spring?
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What are the Equations for Kinetic Energy and Angular Momentum of a Point Particle Moving in a Circle?
When a point particle is moving along a circle, should we use the translational or rotational kinetic energy equation? Should we use the point particle or rigid object with shape equation for angular momentum? The equations are also...
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Wave Superposition Introduction
The difference between wave and object interaction is demonstrated. Constructive interference, destructive interference, and total destructive interference via superposition are all demonstrated.
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Introduction to the Force of Gravity and Gravitational Mass
Defining the Force of Gravity or Weight and Gravitational Mass. We also determine the dimensions for force in both Metric and English units.
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Introduction to Newton's Third Law
Learn about Newton’s Third Law of Motion. Several examples of Newton’s Third Law Force Pairs are demonstrated and discussed. We even travel to Dandong, China.
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Power using Derivative and Unit Vectors - Example
Example: A 0.280 kg object has a position described by the function, position as a function of time equals 5.00 t^3 - 8.00 t^2 - 30.0 t meters. What is the net power being delivered to the object at 2.00 seconds? Want Lecture Notes?...
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Are Linear and Angular Momentum Conserved during this Collision?
When a point particle collides with a rigid object with shape which is allowed to rotate on a stationary axis, is linear momentum of the system conserved? Is angular momentum of the system conserved? These questions are answered using...
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Introductory Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors
A simple, introductory vector addition problem that combines the concepts of vectors, cardinal directions, tip-to-tail vector addition and component vectors.
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Introduction to Conservation of Mechanical Energy with Demonstrations
Ian Terry, winner of Big Brother 14, makes a special appearance to help us learn about Conservation of Mechanical Energy. See several demonstrations and understand when mechanical energy is conserved.
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You Can't Run From Momentum! (a momentum introduction)
Two kids walk through the woods discussing momentum. I mean, who wouldn’t?