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Calculating Tension Force on a Submerged Oak Sphere
Discover how buoyant force impacts scale readings in this engaging physics lesson. Using free body diagrams and Newton's laws, we analyze scenarios involving submerged objects, tension forces, and buoyant forces. Watch as we break down...
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Billy's Pressure Dream
Welcome to Flipping Physics! Ever wonder why it's so hard to make nails stick into wood? Today, we've got the answer: Pressure. Join us on this mind-bending journey into the world of pressure, where we explain why those nails just won't...
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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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Average Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem
A 1400 kg Prius uniformly accelerates from rest to 30 km/hr in 9.25 seconds and 42 meters. If an average force of drag of 8.0 N acts on the car, what is the average power developed by the engine in horsepower?
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2016 #1 Free Response Question - AP Physics 1 - Exam Solution
My solutions to Free Response Question #1 from the 2016 AP Physics 1 Exam. Also included are my reflections on how to get more points on the exam. This Short Answer question also works as a part of the AP Physics C: Mechanics curriculum.
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2017 #2 Free Response Question - AP Physics 1 - Exam Solution
My solutions to Free Response Question #2 from the 2017 AP Physics 1 Exam. Also included are my reflections on how to get more points on the exam. This Experimental Design question also works as a part of the AP Physics C: Mechanics...
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(1 of 2) Mechanics - Review of all Topics - AP Physics C
0:00 Intro 0:38 Vectors vs. Scalars 1:05 The Uniformly Accelerated Motion Equations 2:07 Acceleration 2:42 Velocity 3:03 Derivative and Integral Definitions 4:01 Projectile Motion 4:57 Newton's 2nd Law and Free Body Diagrams 5:41...
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Electricity and Magnetism #3 Free Response Question Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This Free Response Question includes the following concepts: Magnetic Forces, Current, Motional Emf, Newton's 2nd Law, Magnetic Flux, Electric Potential Difference, Current, Resistance, Electric Power, Terminal Velocity and using the...
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Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem by Billy
Enjoy learning from Billy as he solves a problem using Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy.
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Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow
We use Newton’s Second Law and Uniformly Accelerated Motion to experimentally determine the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow.
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What is the Maximum Speed of a Car at the Top of a Hill?
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.
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Introductory Centripetal Force Problem - Car over a Hill
A 453 g toy car moving at 1.05 m/s is going over a semi-circular hill with a radius of 1.8 m. When the car is at the top of the hill, what is the magnitude of the force from the ground on the car?
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Introductory Rotational Form of Newton's Second Law Problem
A basic rotational form of Newton’s Second Law problem with only one force.
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AP Physics 1: Dynamics Review (Newton's 3 Laws and Friction)
Review of all of the Dynamics topics covered in the AP Physics 1 curriculum.
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Determining the Force Normal on a Toy Car moving up a Curved Hill
A 0.453 kg toy car moving at 1.15 m/s is going up a semi-circular hill with a radius of 0.89 m. When the hill makes an angle of 32° with the horizontal, what is the magnitude of the force normal on the car?
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Number of g's or g-Forces Introduction
Description and examples of g-forces or number of g’s.
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A Common Misconception about Newton's Thrid Law Force Pairs (or Action-Reaction Pairs)
Proof that the Force Normal and the Force of Gravity are not a Newton’s Third Law Force Pair.
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AP Physics C: Dynamics Review (Mechanics) - Newton's 3 Laws, Friction, Equilibrium
Calculus based review of Newton’s three laws, basic forces in dynamics such as the force of gravity, force normal, force of tension, force applied, force of friction, free body diagrams, translational equilibrium, the drag or resistive...
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g is Positive.
We draw a free body diagram and sum the forces on an object in projectile motion to prove the acceleration due to gravity, g, is positive. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/g-is-p... This is an AP Physics 1 and an AP...
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A "Show All Your Work!" Example
I demonstrate that the magnitude of the force normal and force of gravity acting on an object are not always the same, even though many students want to assume this is true. This is an example of where showing your work is incredibly...
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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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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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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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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.