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In Search of an Explanation
Cosmologist Justin Khoury, University of Pennsylvania, describes the enormous disparity between the observation and theoretical prediction of the vaccuum energy, commonly regarded as the worst failure of theoretical physics, and...
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Fingernails on the Chalkboard
University of Chicago cosmologist Rocky Kolb relates how he reacts very differently to dark matter than dark energy: dark matter he regards as an opportunity, while dark energy "drives him nuts".
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Angular Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
This video will explain and illustrate how to describe and measure rotational motion.
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Motion Terms and Equations
“Motion Terms and Equations” reviews key vocabulary associated with motion, as well as equations used to calculate the various aspects of motion.
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Measuring Movement
A video entitled “Measuring Movement” which breaks down the study of movement by focusing on the relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
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Physics - Module 2 - Introduction to Statics and Dynamics: Static Friction
Vector Man enrols into Ian’s superhero training programme! This lesson will explain how static friction is dependent on the applied force, normal force and roughness of a surface, but independent of apparent contact area. Definitions...
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Physics - Module 2 - Introduction to Statics and Dynamics: Fluid Resistance
When Vector Man doesn’t stick to the plan, Ian’s true character appears… This lesson will investigate the drag force (including air resistance and water resistance), draw a velocity-time graph for a free falling object and calculate its...
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Inquiry Based Learning
This video distinguished between the four types of inquiry-based learning and how it encourages students questioning and finding solutions. Also, it gives recommendations for implementing this base of teaching.
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#21 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about using Newton's 2nd Law to determine the acceleration of a block being pulled at an angle on a level surface.
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#9 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about determining the period of oscillation when given the equation for an object in simple harmonic motion.
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#8 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about the acceleration of a ball at the top of its path when thrown up on the surface of a small asteroid.
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#7 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about how the gravitational force on a ball changes as it moves up away from a small asteroid.
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#4 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about using the derivative and Netwon's 2nd Law to determine the time at which the net force on an object is zero.
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#34 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is determining the velocity of an object falling with a drag force (in other words, the acceleration is not constant).
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#3 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about determining which position vs. time graph best fits a velocity vs. time graph.
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#29 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about determining the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of an object moving in a circle, however, you might not initially identify it as such.
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#26 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is a projectile motion problem with an initial horizontal velocity.
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#25 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about determining the acceleration vs. time graph given the figure of the motion of the object.
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#22 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about finding the coefficient of kinetic friction for a block being pulled at an angle relative to a level surface.
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#2 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about Velocity and Acceleration in Projectile Motion.
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#19 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about using Newton's 2nd Law and uniformly accelerated motion equations to determine the initial velocity of a falling elevator that is held by a cable.
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#11 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about what happens to angular speed, tangential acceleration and centripetal acceleration for a satellite in a circular orbit.
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#10 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about how the period of a pendulum changes when taken to a different planet.
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#58 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about how a uniform electric field changes the motion of a negatively charged particle.