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Dropping Dictionaries Doesn't Defy Gravity, Duh!
Video Proof of the Mass Independence of the Acceleration due to Gravity and a little dancing.
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Introduction to Significant Figures with Examples
The rules of Significant Figures (or Digits) with several examples and a common mistake. Also a few Scientific Notation Examples.
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Calculating the Uncertainty of the Coefficient of Friction
10 trials to calculate the coefficient of static friction and how to calculate the uncertainty of this measurement.
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Effects of Drag Force on Free Fall
The proportionality constant drag force equation is introduced. The acceleration of the ball for its entire path is discussed. Terminal velocity is derived. The time going up vs. time going down is determined and demonstrated. The...
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Determining the Speed of a Standing Wave - Demonstration
The relationship between wavelength and frequency is determined. The number of waves, wavelength, and wave speed at each standing wave frequency is determined. The wave speed is measured independent from the standing waves.
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Indefinite Integral Introduction and 4 Kinematic (UAM) Equation Derivations
The indefinite integral is defined and used to derive 4 kinematic or uniformly accelerated motion equations. Want Lecture Notes? https://www.flippingphysics.com/kinematic-equation-derivations.html This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
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Angular Momentum of a Rigid Body Derivation
Angular momentum of a rigid body is demonstrated and derived. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. Content Times: 0:00 The Demonstration 1:20 The Derivation 4:15 Newton’s Second Law
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Deriving the Binding Energy of a Planet
Binding energy of a planet is defined and derived.
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Determining the Speed of the Electron in the Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom
Assuming a circular orbit of the electron about the nuclear proton in the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, determine the speed of the electron.
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Simple Harmonic Motion - Graphs of Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
Position, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time graphs for an object in simple harmonic motion are shown and demonstrated.
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AP Physics 1: Rotational Kinematics Review
Review of the Rotational Kinematics topics covered in the AP Physics 1 curriculum.
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Motion of a Moving Charge through a Uniform Electric Field
A charged particle moving through a uniform electric field behaves just like a mass in projectile motion
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Introductory Angular Velocity Problem - A Turning Bike Tire
The wheel of a bike rotates exactly 3 times in 12.2 seconds. What is the average angular velocity of the wheel in (a) radians per second and (b) revolutions per minute?
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Review of Momentum, Impact Force, and Impulse
An important review highlighting differences between the equations for Conservation of Momentum, Impact Force and Impulse.
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Introduction to Velocity and Speed and the differences between the two.
This video introduces the definition of Velocity. It also walks through a simple, introductory average velocity example problem. At the end it defines speed and discusses the difference between speed and velocity.
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Do Anti-lock Brakes use Static or Kinetic Friction? by Billy
Billy analyzes ABS brakes to show the difference between Rolling without Slipping and Rolling with Slipping. He also answers the question in the title of the video, but why would I write that in the description?
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Electric Flux and Gauss' Law - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of Electric Flux and Gauss’ Law including: Electric flux for a constant electric field, an example of the flux through a closed rectangular box, the electric flux from a point charge, a...
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What is Sound?
From a tuning fork, to a speaker in slow motion, this is a close look at what sound is. Both linear and spherical wave fronts are animated. The human audible range is demonstrated.
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Introductory Centripetal Acceleration Problem - Cylindrical Space Station
A cylindrical space station with a radius of 115 m is rotating at 0.292 rad/s. A ladder goes from the rim to the center. What is the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration at (1) the top of the ladder, (2) the middle of the ladder,...
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Calculating the Center of Mass of a System of Particles
Three point objects are located at various locations on a Cartesian coordinate system. Mass 1, with a mass of 1.1 kg, is located at (1.0,1.5) m. Mass 2, with a mass of 3.4 kg, is located at (3.0,1.0) m. Mass 3, with a mass of 1.3 kg, is...
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Conservative and Nonconservative Forces
Conservative and Nonconservative forces are defined and many demonstrations are analyzed to determine which forces are conservative and which are nonconservative. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/force-... This is an...
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We Only See the Moon in the Past
We never see the moon as it is, we only see it as it was, ~1.3 seconds ago.
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Simple Harmonic Motion - Graphs of Mechanical Energies
Kinetic energy and elastic potential energy as functions of time graphs for a horizontal mass-spring system in simple harmonic motion are demonstrated. Conservation of energy is shown.
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Nerd-A-Pult - An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem
An introductory projectile motion problem where you have to break the initial velocity vector in to its components before you can work with it. The Nerd-A-Pult is the perfect tool for showing projectile motion.