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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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Graphical Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM) Example Problem
Again with the graphs? Yes. Absolutely Yes. Graphs are such an important part of any science, especially physics. The more you work with graphs, the more you will understand them. Here we combine graphs and uniformly accelerated motion....
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Nonuniform Density Center of Mass
Determine the x-position center of mass of a horizontally oriented rod with a length of 0.65 m and linear mass density of [43 - 21 x^2 ] g/m. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/center-mass-nonuniform.html This is an AP...
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The Derivative and a Demonstration of Position, Velocity and Acceleration
Using the derivative, a position equation is used to determine velocity and acceleration. The motion is demonstrated. Motion graphs are shown and illustrated. The maximum position of the cart is determined.
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Impulse Derivation and Demonstration
Calculus is used to derive and define Impulse. The force as a function of time acting on a ball is demonstrated and graphed in slow motion. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/impulse-area.html This is an AP Physics C:...
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Series and Parallel Circuits - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of series and parallel circuits including: derivations of equations for resistors in series, resistors in parallel, capacitors in parallel, and capacitors in series, and where to place...
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Using the R Position Vector to find Velocity and Acceleration
Unit vectors and the derivative are used to determine the velocity and acceleration of an object from the object’s r position vector. The motion is identified as Uniformly Accelerated Motion.
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AP Physics 1: Rotational Dynamics Review
Review of the Rotational Dynamics topics covered in the AP Physics 1 curriculum.
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Component, Unit, and R Position Vectors
Vector components are reviewed. Unit vectors are introduced and an example is walked through. The “r” position vector is introduced and an example using both “r” position vector and unit vectors is worked through.
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An introductory Relative Motion Problem with Vector Components
This relative motion problem addresses how to deal with vectors that do not form right triangles.
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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.
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Physical Pendulum - Period Derivation and Demonstration using Calculus
Calculus is used to derive the angular frequency and period equations for a physical pendulum. A physical pendulum is also demonstrated and real world calculations are performed. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times:...
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Using Integrals to Derive Rotational Inertia of a Long, Thin Rod with Demonstration
We use integrals to derive the #rotationalinertia of a uniform, long, thin rod. And we demonstrate our answer is correct using a Rotational Inertia Demonstrator.
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Do Your Feet Affect How Far You Slide on a Water Slide?
If you hold your feet flat or point them, does it change how far you slide. This video shows the answer and explains why using the concept of drag force.
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Induced Forces - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of motional emf via Newton’s Second Law and Faraday’s Law, induced forces on current carrying loops, electric motor basics, and back emf. 0:00 Motional EMF via Newton's Second Law 6:25...
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Work as the Dot Product
Work as the dot product is defined. The dot product using unit vectors is reviewed. Several examples are worked through. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/work-d... This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
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A Range Equation Problem with Two Parts
Mr.p throws a ball toward a bucket that is 581 cm away from him horizontally. He throws the ball at an initial angle of 55° above the horizontal and the ball is 34 cm short of the bucket. If mr.p throws the ball with the same initial...
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AP Physics C: Work, Energy, and Power Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of work done by constant and non-constant forces, Hooke’s Law, Work and Energy equations in isolated and non-isolated systems, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, conservative...
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Simple Harmonic Motion Derivations using Calculus (Mass-Spring System)
Calculus is used to derive the simple harmonic motion equations for a mass-spring system. Equations derived are position, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time, angular frequency, and period. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics...
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Everybody Brought Mass to the Party!
Find out when mass cancels out from an equation, which it often will in physics problems.
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Ballistic Pendulum
A ballistic pendulum is demonstrated and a full solution is worked out including real numbers and variable comparisons. Want Lecture Notes or Animated GIFs? https://www.flippingphysics.com/ballistic-pendulum.html This is an AP Physics 1...
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Tangential Acceleration Introduction with Example Problem - Mints on a Turntable
Tangential Acceleration is introduced and visualized. Example problem is worked through. We even relate arc length, tangential velocity, and tangential acceleration via the derivative! Example: A record player is plugged in and uniformly...
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2 Masses on a Pulley - Conservation of Energy Demonstration
Mass 1 and mass 2 hang from either side of a frictionless #pulley with #rotationalInertia, I, and radius, R. What is the angular acceleration of the pulley? Use #ConservationOfEnergy
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(Visuals Only) Introduction to Relative Motion using a Quadcopter Drone
This is a compilation of the visual demonstrations in my previous video: Introduction to Relative Motion using a Quadcopter Drone.