Bozeman Science
Magnetic Field of a Wire
In this video Paul Andersen explains how current moving through a wire will generate a magnetic field tangent to the wire. As the current increases the magnetic field will increase and as the radius from the wire increase the magnitude...
Bozeman Science
Magnetic Force
In this video Paul Andersen explains how a charge particle will experience a magnetic force when it is moving through a magnetic field. The right-hand rule is described as a method for determining the direction of the force. The...
PBS
What Happens At The Edge Of The Universe?
Lots of people believe the Universe is infinite, but there's a good possibility that might not be the case. Which means that there would be an actual edge of the Universe. What happens at that edge? Is there a restaurant?
SciShow
Studying Supernovas From the Bottom of the Ocean
Stars blowing up is a surprisingly common occurrence, but who would have thought to search the bottom of the ocean if you were trying to study them?!
SciShow
3 Physics Experiments that Changed the World
Physics investigates why the universe behaves the way that it does, and today, Hank tells us about the three physics experiments that he thinks were the most awesome at helping us understand how the universe works.
SciShow
Electromagnetism - Electrostatic Force: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics #4a
Hank reaches the fourth and final of the four fundamental interactions in physics: electromagnetism. In this part, he teaches us about the electrostatic force, which builds up a charge in an object and can travel in the form of an...
Crash Course
Nuclear Chemistry: Crash Course Chemistry
In this episode, Hank welcomes you to the new age, to the new age, welcome to the new age. Here he'll talk about transmutation among elements, isotopes, calculating half-life, radioactive decay, and spontaneous fission. -- Table of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Radioactivity: Expect the unexpected - Steve Weatherell
Neutrons don't change into protons. Except, sometimes, they do. Radioactivity is the process under which the nucleus can change spontaneously from one element to another. Steve Weatherell suggests that we acknowledge both the usefulness...
Be Smart
Illuminating the Universe: The History of Light
Beyond what we can touch, taste, smell, and hear, we experience the universe through light. But how did we come to discover light, and how did we learn light's true nature, as the fastest thing in the universe, an electromagnetic...
SciShow
Life on Mars
Hank reports on some new discoveries: one which points towards the existence of dark matter with the "majorana particle" and another, which points towards the existence of life on Mars. Exciting stuff!
Bozeman Science
Matter as a Particle
In this video Paul Andersen explains how matter, like light, can be treated as both a particle and a wave. Louis de Broglie proposed that matter could act as a wave and described the wavelength of matter as a function of Planck's...
Curated Video
How Planetary Rings Pull You In: Gravitational Force & Speed Explained
New ReviewExplore how the gravitational force and potential energy behave along the central axis of a planet’s ring system. Learn how symmetry simplifies the math and how energy conservation reveals the particle’s speed through the ring’s center.
Curated Video
Asteroid Gravity: Escape Speed, Projectile Motion, and Impact Velocity
New ReviewMaster key physics concepts like escape velocity, projectile height, and impact speed using energy conservation on a low-gravity asteroid—ideal for AP and IB exam prep
Curated Video
Gravitational Force Between a Point Mass and a Uniform Rod: Calculus-Based Physics
New ReviewLearn how to calculate gravitational attraction between a point mass and a uniform rod using integration and Newton’s law of universal gravitation—essential for advanced physics students.
Curated Video
Quantum Fields Explained: A Beautiful Theory of Physics
SUMMARY: Quantum field theory or QFT is the basis of the best theory we have in physics today to explain nearly everything, called the Standard Model of particle physics. What is Quantum Field theory? Why is it necessary? How is it...
Curated Video
What If You Fell Through the Earth? | Shell Theorem, Gravity Train & 42-Minute Tunnel Explained
Explore what happens if you fall straight through Earth—using Newton’s Shell Theorem, simple harmonic motion, and real gravitational data. Understand why every straight tunnel gives the same 42-minute trip, and how gravity behaves inside...
Curated Video
Gravitational Superposition Principle Made Simple | Force from Multiple Masses & Extended Bodies Explained
Learn how to calculate gravitational force on a particle due to multiple masses using the principle of superposition. This lesson breaks down vector addition, force from extended bodies using integrals, and how to apply Newton’s law of...
Curated Video
Travelling vibrations
Pupil outcome: I can explain how vibrations are passed to and through the air, to allow sounds to be heard. Key learning points: - A vibrating object causes nearby air particles to vibrate too. - Air particles are knocked forwards but...
Flipping Physics
Torque and Rotational Inertia: AP Physics 1, Unit 5b Review
Prepare for the AP Physics 1 Exam with this comprehensive review of the second half Unit 5! In this video, we cover torque, rotational inertia, rotational equilibrium, and the rotational forms of Newton’s laws. Learn key concepts,...
Curated Video
10 Interesting Algorithms for Software Engineers
Top 10 most interesting algorithms ever created in computer science. Learn how software engineers have innovative techniques to solve real world problems.
Curated Video
Protons, Neutrons and Electrons Explained - what's the difference?
In this video, we'll explore the differences between the proton, neutron, and electron. We'll learn about their characteristics, and how they interact with matter. This video is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about subatomic...
Curated Video
Unlocking the Secrets of Cosmic Bullets: The Malag Observatory
Scientists in Argentina are using a vast network of observatory stations to study cosmic rays, powerful particles from outer space that bombard Earth. This project, funded by multiple nations, aims to understand the origins and nature of...
Curated Video
Decoding the Photoelectric Effect: How It Works
The photoelectric effect is a phenomenon that occurs when light, consisting of photons, interacts with the inner structure of an atom. Photons carry a specific amount of energy proportional to their frequency, which is transferred to an...
Curated Video
The Photoelectric Effect : Light and Electrons
The photoelectric effect is a phenomenon where electrons are emitted from a material, typically a metal, when exposed to light. This effect supports the quantum theory of light and demonstrates the particle-like properties of...