This review of Unit 1: Kinematics for AP Physics 1, we cover essential topics such as significant figures, conversions, vectors and scalars, and key kinematic equations. It emphasizes the importance of understanding vector quantities...

This section of Kinematics AP Physics review, we focus on motion graphs in physics. We explore how the slope of a position versus time graph represents velocity, while the slope of a velocity versus time graph represents acceleration....

This section, we explain the concept of relative motion, emphasizing that the motion of an object depends on the observer's frame of reference. In AP Physics 1, relative motion is limited to one dimension. A common example involves two...

The results are in – gravity is weaker than it should be! Lotus is certain that someone is digging a giant cave underneath the Big Apple, but Mark isn’t convinced. Who do you think is correct? This lesson will assess the accuracy,...

The newest superhero on the block, Vector Man, faces his first challenge – a runaway train! This lesson will begin from the basics by introducing scalars and vectors.<br/>
Definitions included: scalar quantity, vector quantity

Deep underground, Carmen and Alexandra ‘Lexi’ Luthor perform a top-secret science experiment. Will they unlock the power to rival Vector Man? This lesson will perform calculations using the equations of motion for uniform acceleration....

After his latest defeat, Vector Man is overdue for some rest and relaxation. He hangs his cape, kicks up his feet and plays Tunnelcraft. This lesson will explain the principles behind graphically and algebraically multiplying and...

Mark Brent’s coffee run takes a turn for the worse when he has a nasty encounter with Negative Nancy! This lesson will discover the importance of distance-time graphs and displacement-time graphs for representing motion.

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A massive sinkhole appears in the middle of Central Park! Which superhero will be the first to respond? This lesson will explain how to calculate the relative velocity of an object in different inertial frames of...

Dylan gives Lotus a VIP tour of Lexicorp’s state-of-the-art facilities. On the surface, she’s here to buy stuff, but secretly, she’s investigating the link between Lexicorp and the missile launch! This lesson will apply...

Princess Lotus and Markio battle for 1st place – until the game is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. This lesson will show you how to solve 3 common types of 2D relative velocity questions.

Definitions included: frame of...

Mark Brent and Lotus Lang are Hopeless Ramentics – or so it seems. Things are about to explode! This lesson will discuss the differences between distance and displacement. Definitions included: distance, displacement, delta notation

While Mark Brent snoozes through his alarms, Lotus Lang is hot on the missile’s trail. Can she catch the

culprits? This lesson will compare and contrast speed and velo
city.
Definitions included: speed
, velocity
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With Pilot Mitchell’s help, Lotus Lang continues hunting for clues. Will she strike gold and pick up the lost trail? This lesson will lay the foundations for understanding acceleration and its close relationship with...

Inmates are escaping the city’s jail! While Vector Man rounds up the prisoners, Lotus Lang learns Mark Brent’s closest secret. This lesson will utilise speed-time graphs and velocity-time graphs to represent motion.

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Vector Man has gotten into deep trouble! Will he need to wait for someone to come and rescue him? This lesson will explain how to graphically add and subtract 2D vectors.

Definitions included: resultant, graphical method, scaled...

The cunning Carmen breaks into a jewellery store and steals $5 million in diamonds! Vector Man can’t help because he is crippled by hunger. Will the police be able to catch her? This lesson will outline how to convert between graphs of...

Vector Man and the police have no clue about how to interpret Lexi Luthor’s blueprints… This looks like a job for Lotus! This lesson will explain the steps needed to algebraically add and subtract 2D vectors.

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As the city gets devoured by the sinkhole, Vector Man investigates its suspicious origin. Does he have enough time to salvage the evidence? This lesson will debunk the most commonly held misconceptions about acceleration....

In a repeat of the failed dinner date at Hopeless Ramentics, Mark Brent leaves Lotus to stop a robbery and save the day! That is, until he falls prey to his ultimate weakness! This lesson will introduce how to convert between graphs of...

Black Friday is normally celebrated with sales and shopping sprees, but this year, someone is tinkering underground. Will Mark, Georgie and Lotus discover Lexi Luthor’s lair? This lesson will introduce a simple experiment to measure the...

Lotus gets up early to train for an upcoming marathon. Watch her tackle the infamous heartbreak hill! This lesson will derive the equations of motion for uniform acceleration using a velocity-time graph. Definitions included: derivation

Every criminal must pay for their crimes! But as Vector Man prepares to lock Carmen behind bars, a third player enters the game… This lesson will explain how to algebraically resolve a 2D vector into two perpendicular components, such...

The roof collapses around Vector Man! How will he escape the ruins of Lexi Luthor’s hideout? This lesson will explain the steps needed to graphically resolve a 2D vector into two perpendicular components. Definitions included: vector...