Mr. Andersen shows you how to draw free body diagrams of various objects. The major forces (like gravity, normal, tension, friction, air resistance, etc.) are discussed and then applied to various problems.

In this video Paul Andersen explains how free-body diagrams can be used to solve kinematics problems. The only two parts of a free-body diagram are the object and all external forces acting on the object. Numerous situations are...

This content explains how to solve a physics problem involving a sphere suspended by a cord and pushed by a horizontal breeze, holding it in equilibrium at an angle. Learn to apply Newton's Laws and resolve forces to find the magnitude...

This content solves a physics problem involving two connected blocks under a constant horizontal force, exploring their interactions and motion. Learn to apply Newton's Laws and free body diagrams to calculate acceleration and an unknown...

This content analyzes a physics problem involving a monkey climbing a rope to lift a package, applying Newton's Laws of Motion. Learn to calculate the minimum acceleration required to lift the package and the subsequent acceleration and...

This content explains how to determine the masses of three connected boxes hanging in equilibrium by applying Newton's Second Law of Motion. Learn to use free body diagrams and tension forces to solve for unknown masses in a stationary...

This content delves into analyzing forces on an inclined plane, focusing on static and kinetic friction to control the motion of a box. Learn to calculate forces needed to prevent slipping, initiate upward movement, and maintain constant...

This content analyzes a physics problem involving a ball connected by two strings to a rotating vertical rod, undergoing circular motion. It demonstrates how to calculate the tension in the lower string, the net force on the ball, and...

This content explains how to calculate the normal force on a box inside an accelerating elevator system using Newton's Laws of Motion. It details how to first determine the system's acceleration from the forces on one cab, then apply...

This content outlines a structured approach to solving a physics problem involving a chain of five links being lifted vertically with constant acceleration. It emphasizes the combined application of Newton's Second and Third Laws of...

This content explains how to analyze forces on an inclined plane for a loaded box, differentiating between static and kinetic friction. It demonstrates calculations for the minimum force to prevent sliding down, the force to initiate...

This content provides a step-by-step solution for a physics problem involving a crate pushed at a constant speed up a frictionless inclined plane by a horizontal force. It demonstrates how to apply Newton's Second Law by resolving forces...

This content explores the dynamics of a connected elevator system to calculate the normal force exerted on a box inside one of the accelerating cabs. It demonstrates the application of Newton's Second Law by first determining the...

This video analyzes the forces and work done on a person being lifted from a cliff, breaking down the process into different stages of motion. Learn how to apply physics principles to understand a real-world rescue

This content explores the kinetic energy of a rolling object, comprising both rotational kinetic energy (1/2 I omega^2) and translational kinetic energy (1/2 M v_com^2). It emphasizes energy conservation in rolling, the crucial role of...

This content explains Newton's Second Law for Rotation (τnet =Iα), drawing a clear analogy with its linear counterpart. It then demonstrates its application by solving a detailed problem involving a falling block and a rotating disk,...

Discover the fascinating interplay between buoyant force, Newton’s third law, and free body diagrams in this hands-on physics demonstration. We explore how forces interact when a steel or oak sphere displaces water in a beaker on a...

Learn how to calculate the buoyant force acting on a steel sphere submerged in water! This demonstration covers the physics behind buoyant force, free body diagrams, and Newton’s Third Law. We'll use measurements and calculations to show...

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...

This review of the second half of Unit 2: Forces and Translational Dynamics for AP Physics 1, we cover key topics such as Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation, spring force, and circular motion. We explain gravitational interactions...

This review of circular motion explains key concepts such as tangential velocity, centripetal acceleration, and how objects move in circular paths. Tangential velocity is always perpendicular to the radius, while centripetal...

Discover the fascinating world of physics with our latest video on buoyant force! Join us as we conduct an experiment demonstrating the concept of buoyant force and the weight of the fluid displaced by an object. Learn how to calculate...

This video covers: - What a resultant force is - What free body diagrams are - How to calculate the resultant force from a free body diagram - The idea of splitting up the forces into horizontal and vertical components General info: -...

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...