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Motion Graphs - AP Physics 1: Kinematics Review Supplement
In this video, we focus on motion graph problems as part of the AP Physics 1 exam review. Join me as we dive into understanding position, velocity, and acceleration graphs and their relationships. This video is part of my comprehensive...
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Projectile Motion - AP Physics 1: Kinematics Review Supplement
In this video, we continue our AP Physics 1 review by diving into kinematics and projectile motion. In this lesson, we walk through several multiple-choice problems related to projectile motion, which are similar to what you can expect...
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Gravitational field
The field around a body of significant mass that exerts a gravitational pull on all other objects in that field. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Desertification
The degradation of usable land into desert. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
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Motion
Or, movement. In physics, motion is a change in position in space, over time. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Vector
A quantity that has both magnitude, or size, and direction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Factpack: Acceleration
In the race to change velocity the fastest, can man-made objects outstrip nature's fastest accelerators? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
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Acceleration
The rate of change of velocity with time, measured in metres per second squared. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Rollercoasters
Journey through a rollercoaster ride to find out which forces are at work to create this theme-park thrill. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Rollercoasters do not have engines. Rollercoasters use forces. Electromagnets are used along...
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The Energy of Formula 1
Learn how Formula 1 engineers have managed to recapture 'lost' energy to power their cars and win races. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Car brakes lose a massive amount of energy as heat. Acceleration and...
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Factpack: G-Force
Chart G-Force up the scale, from standing still to the greatest G-force ever. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start...
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Fighter Pilots: G-Force
Changes in acceleration pose an extreme risk for fighter pilots. Find out how they train to avoid blacking-out during flights. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Fighter pilots undergo training to allow them to cope with G-force....
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Newton's Laws of Motion
Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion explain how and why objects move as they do - the principles which underlie all of modern mechanics. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Sir Isaac Newton published his laws of motion in 1687. Every movement...
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Hero's Engine
We use a Hero's engine model to show how equal and opposite forces can cause propulsion. Two holes are pierced in a metal bottle and some water is added. This is suspended above a Bunsen burner, and as the water boils and leaves the...
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Smashing Eggs
We use eggs to show how different rates of deceleration affect the outcome of collisions. One egg is dropped onto a hard surface and breaks. The second egg is dropped onto a soft surface and bounces, as the material slows its...
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Speed, Velocity, Acceleration
Discover how speed, velocity and acceleration are interlinked but very different measurements of motion. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. The velocity and acceleration of any moving object can be calculated. Speed is the distance...
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Calculus: Newton
Newton's development of calculus, and how this changed the way we describe the world. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in...
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Propulsion
The process of pushing or moving an object forwards. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Action and reaction – Clip
Find out how the lack of air resistance within the vacuum of space is an important factor in space exploration. Physical processes - Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points There is no air resistance in the vacuum of...
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Sonic Boom - Breaking the Sound Barrier
Fascinating insight into the sonic boom created when a jet plane breaks the sound barrier. Physical processes -Sound - Volume Learning Points The speed of sound in air is about 343 m/s. A sonic boom occurs when something moves faster...
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Understanding Motion Graphs: Position, Velocity, and Acceleration in Physics
This section of Kinematics AP Physics review, we focus on motion graphs in physics. We explore how the slope of a position versus time graph represents velocity, while the slope of a velocity versus time graph represents acceleration....
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Kinematics Review: Key Concepts and Applications
This review of Unit 1: Kinematics for AP Physics 1, we cover essential topics such as significant figures, conversions, vectors and scalars, and key kinematic equations. It emphasizes the importance of understanding vector quantities...
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Understanding Relative Motion: One-Dimensional Frames of Reference in AP Physics 1
This section, we explain the concept of relative motion, emphasizing that the motion of an object depends on the observer's frame of reference. In AP Physics 1, relative motion is limited to one dimension. A common example involves two...
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The Science of Roller Coasters: Friction, Acceleration, and Thrills
Dive into the science behind roller coasters, exploring how friction and acceleration play crucial roles. Understand how friction converts energy into heat, impacting the coaster's motion, and learn how acceleration, influenced by...