Calculus based review and comparison of the linear and rotational equations which are in the AP Physics C mechanics curriculum. Topics include: displacement, velocity, acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion, uniformly angularly...

Example: A 321 g rubber, playground ball is dropped from a height of 77.8 cm above a force platform. The data for the force of impact collected at 1000 data points per second as a function of time is shown. Please determine a bunch of...

Mr.p gives basic suggestions for how to approach the free response question portion of the AP Physics 1 exam.

Upon viewing the Forces in Fluids video series, students will be able to do the following: Define fluids as substances that can easily flow and readily change shape. Explain that fluids flow because particles can easily move past each...

When the forces in a free body diagram don’t change students often think that Newton’s Second Law will yield the same results. This demonstration shows that is not true. This is a step-by-step analysis of tension force as a function of...

We use Newton’s Second Law and Uniformly Accelerated Motion to experimentally determine the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow.

Given certain parameters, how would you solve this problem?<br/>
Potential Energy And Energy Conservation, Part 3

This video describes the basic role that atoms play in creating electrical charges, as well as the nature and creation of static electricity. Various methods of charging are discussed, emphasizing the role that insulators and conductors...

This video explains how to interpret and solve word problems involving division of fractions. It teaches students to use the concept of finding fractional parts of wholes and emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem rather...

What is the maximum linear speed a car can move over the top of a semi-circular hill without its tires lifting off the ground? The radius of the hill is 1.8 meters.

This video discusses the principle of force and the application of Newton's Three Laws of Motion. Students will witness the effect of friction on force and see how force is calculated. Other terminology includes: inertia, weight, mass,...

The watt balance lets researchers determine the mass of an object indirectly by determining two quantities: the strength of the magnetic field, and the current running through a coil of wire.

Rearranging Newton’s Second Law to derive the force of impact equation.

Here is a quick math heavy proof of the conservation of mechanical energy in a 2 dimensional system. The proof in 3 dimensions is the exact same. Notice that the definition of the potential in the one dimensional...

This video describes the basic role that atoms play in creating electrical charges, as well as the nature and creation of static electricity. Various methods of charging are discussed, emphasizing the role that insulators and conductors...

This video program explores the role of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems, emphasizing things we can do to maintain these important systems. Regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and not smoking are just a few of the...

Gary Orfield is Distinguished Research Professor of Education, Law, Political Science and Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Orfield's research interests are in the study of civil rights, education...

The Supreme Court makes an important ruling, and the state of Georgia and Andrew Jackson completely ignore it.

Using the Work Energy Theorem to solve the following … A 67 N ball is dropped from a height of 79.8 cm above a bag of sand. If the ball makes a 9.0 mm deep dent in the sand, what is the average force the sand applies on the ball during...

A turntable is turning 45 revolutions per minute. Mints are located 0.030 m, 0.080 m, and 0.130 m from the center of the record. Determine what you can about the coefficient of static friction between the turntable and the mints.

Static Equilibrium:

F = ma = 0 (for static objects that aren't acceler
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M = I_G alpha = 0 (for static objects that don't have an angular acceleration). Notice that moments can also be written as a...

This video explores the force of magnetism and how it affects our everyday lives. The atomic nature of magnetism is illustrated, and then applied in principle to common magnets. The video highlights how magnetic fields are created, and...

Learn the basics about the natural greenhouse effect. The atmosphere helps to keep our planet warm by making it harder for the energy we get from the sun to escape back to the universe. Our atmosphere is held to the earth by the force of...

A 28.8 g yellow air hockey disc elastically strikes a 26.9 g stationary red air hockey disc. If the velocity of the yellow disc before the collision is 33.6 i cm/s and after the collision it is [4.79 i - 9.57 j] cm/s, what is the...