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Breaking the Force of Gravity into its Components on an Incline
Resolve the force of gravity into its parallel and perpendicular components so you can sum the forces.
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Stringed Instrument Frequencies
The equation for the harmonic frequencies of stringed instruments is derived. Harmonic numbers and fundamental frequency are defined. A guitar is used to demonstrate harmonic numbers.
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Nonuniform Circular Motion - Accelerating Car
Analyzing the tangential velocity, tangential acceleration, centripetal acceleration, and force of static friction on an accelerating and turning car. Want Lecture Notes? http://www.flippingphysics.com/nonuni... This is an AP Physics C:...
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Introduction to Elastic Potential Energy with Examples
Mr. Fullerton of APlusPhysics.com makes a guest appearance as a floating head to help us learn about Elastic Potential Energy. Several examples of objects which store elastic potential energy are shown and one example of stored elastic...
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Introductory Uniformly Accelerated Motion Problem – A Braking Bicycle
This video continues what we learned about UAM in our previous lesson. We work through a introductory problem involving a bicycle on which we have applied the brakes.
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Wave Superposition Multiple Choice Problems
Three wave superposition multiple choice problems are presented, solved, and extended upon.
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AP Physics C: Rotational Kinematics Review (Mechanics)
Calculus based review of instantaneous and average angular velocity and acceleration, uniformly angularly accelerated motion, arc length, the derivation of tangential velocity, the derivation of tangential acceleration, uniform circular...
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Human Tangential Velocity Demonstration
Humans are best for demonstrating Tangential Velocity and understanding that it is not the same as angular velocity.
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Rolling Without Slipping Introduction and Demonstrations
Rolling without Slipping is demonstrated and the equation for velocity of the center of mass is derived. A cycloid is demonstrated. Kinetic energy, distance, and acceleration of rolling without slipping is discussed.
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From Power to Work using an Integral – Example
Example: The net power delivered to an object is described by the equation, net power equals 4.00 t squared plus time, watts. Determine the net work done on the object from 0 to 4.00 seconds. Want Lecture Notes?...
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Understanding Instantaneous and Average Velocity using a Graph
Students often get confused by the difference between Instantaneous and Average. In this video we use a graph to compare and understand the two different concepts.
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Demonstrating Why Water Stays in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle
Yes, water stays in the bucket. Would you like to know why? Watch the video and learn!
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The Right Hand Rule for Angular Velocity and Angular Displacement
The angular right hand rule is defined and repeatedly demonstrated.
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Discharging a Capacitor
Using a paperclip to discharge the capacitor of a disposable camera. Oh, and understanding how this works. Do not try this at home; it’s dangerous!
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The Classic Bullet Projectile Motion Experiment with X & Y Axis Scales
This is only the actual experiment in slow motion with X and Y axis scales to measure exactly where the ball is. The video was filmed at 60 frames per second, which means that each frame is 1/60th of a second apart. (with the exception...
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The Derivative and Uniformly Accelerated Motion Equations
Alternate Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM) equations are introduced. The derivative is used to derive one UAM equations from another UAM equation.
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An Introductory Relative Motion Problem
Using a toy car and a piece of paper we can visualize and understand relative motion by doing an introductory problem.
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Longitudinal Standing Waves Demonstration
Standing longitudinal waves are demonstrated and compared to an animation to help with understanding what the heck is going on.
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Electric Potential - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of Electric Potential including: derivation of electric potential energy, derivation of electric potential and electric potential difference, a discussion of the electronvolt, electric...
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Deriving Escape Velocity of Planet Earth
Escape velocity is defined and illustrated. The escape velocity of planet Earth is derived.
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How the Force of Tension on a Pulley Changes with Acceleration
We predict and measure the force of tension acting on a pulley while the system is at rest and accelerating.
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Introduction to Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Learn about Elastic, Inelastic and Perfectly Inelastic collisions via a demonstration
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Wind Instrument Frequencies
The equations for the harmonic frequencies of open and closed pipe wind instruments are derived. An animation of a longitudinal standing wave pattern in a closed pipe is shown. Displacement and pressure nodes and antinodes are shown.
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Introduction to Uniformly Accelerated Motion with Examples of Objects in UAM
This is an introductory lesson about Uniformly Accelerated Motion or UAM. I show examples of 5 different objects experiencing UAM, some are even in slow motion. We also learn my simple way of remembering how to use the UAM equations.