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One-dimensional motion

Introduction to physics
Introduction to physics
Displacement, velocity, and time
Intro to vectors and scalars
Introduction to reference frames
Calculating average velocity or speed
Solving for time
Displacement from time and velocity example
Instantaneous speed and velocity
Position vs. time graphs
Acceleration vs. time graphs
Acceleration
Acceleration
Airbus A380 take-off time
Airbus A380 take-off distance
Why distance is area under velocity-time line
Kinematic formulas and projectile motion
Average velocity for constant acceleration
Acceleration of aircraft carrier take-off
Airbus A380 take-off distance
Deriving displacement as a function of time, acceleration, and initial velocity
Plotting projectile displacement, acceleration, and velocity
Projectile height given time
Deriving max projectile displacement given time
Impact velocity from given height
Viewing g as the value of Earth’s gravitational field near the surface
Choosing kinematic equations
Old videos on projectile motion
Projectile motion (part 1)
Projectile motion (part 2)
Projectile motion (part 3)
Projectile motion (part 4)
Projectile motion (part 5)

Two-dimensional motion

Two-dimensional projectile motion
Horizontally launched projectile
Visualizing vectors in 2 dimensions
Projectile at an angle
Launching and landing on different elevations
Total displacement for projectile
Total final velocity for projectile
Correction to total final velocity for projectile
Projectile on an incline
Unit vectors and engineering notation
Unit vector notation
Unit vector notation (part 2)
Projectile motion with ordered set notation
Optimal angle for a projectile
Optimal angle for a projectile part 1: Components of initial velocity
Optimal angle for a projectile part 2: Hangtime
Optimal angle for a projectile part 3: Horizontal distance as a function of angle (and speed)
Optimal angle for a projectile part 4: Finding the optimal angle and distance with a bit of calculus
Newton’s laws of motion
Newton’s first law of motion introduction
More on Newton’s first law of motion
Applying Newton’s first law of motion
Newton’s second law of motion
More on Newton’s second law
Newton’s third law of motion
More on Newton’s third law

Forces and Newton’s laws of motion

Normal force and contact force
Normal force and contact force
Normal force in an elevator
More on Normal force (shoe on floor)
More on Normal force (shoe on wall)
Balanced and unbalanced forces
Balanced and unbalanced forces
Unbalanced forces and motion
Slow sock on Lubricon VI
Slow sock on Lubricon VI
Normal forces on Lubricon VI
Inclined planes and friction
Inclined plane force components
Ice accelerating down an incline
Force of friction keeping the block stationary
Correction to force of friction keeping the block stationary
Force of friction keeping velocity constant
Intuition on static and kinetic friction comparisons
Static and kinetic friction example
Tension
The force of tension
Mild and medium tension
Super hot tension
Introduction to tension
Introduction to tension (part 2)
Tension in an accelerating system and pie in the face
Treating systems (the easy way)
Two masses hanging from a pulley
Three box system problem
Masses on incline system problem
Treating systems
Treating systems (the hard way)
Circular motion and centripetal acceleration
Race cars with constant speed around curve
Centripetal force and acceleration intuition
Visual understanding of centripetal acceleration formula
Optimal turns at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with JR Hildebrand
Calculus proof of centripetal acceleration formula
Loop de loop question
Loop de loop answer part 1
Loop de loop answer part 2
Centripetal forces
Centripetal force problem solving
Yo-yo in vertical circle example
Bowling ball in vertical loop
Mass swinging in a horizontal circle

Centripetal force and gravitation

Newton’s law of gravitation
Introduction to gravity
Mass and weight clarification
Gravity for astronauts in orbit
Would a brick or feather fall faster?
Acceleration due to gravity at the space station
Space station speed in orbit
Introduction to Newton’s law of gravitation
Gravitation (part 2)
Work and energy
Introduction to work and energy
Work and energy (part 2)
Conservation of energy
Work and the work-energy principle
Work as the transfer of energy
Work example problems
Work as area under curve
Thermal energy from friction
Work/energy problem with friction
Conservative forces
Power
Springs and Hooke’s law
Intro to springs and Hooke’s law
Potential energy stored in a spring
Spring potential energy example (mistake in math)
LOL diagrams
Vertical springs and energy conservation
Mechanical advantage
Introduction to mechanical advantage
Mechanical advantage (part 2)
Mechanical advantage (part 3)

Work and energy

Momentum and Impulse
Introduction to momentum
Impulse and momentum dodgeball example
Bouncing fruit collision example
Momentum: Ice skater throws a ball
2-dimensional momentum problem
2-dimensional momentum problem (part 2)
Force vs. time graphs
Elastic and inelastic collisions
Elastic and inelastic collisions
Solving elastic collision problems the hard way
Deriving the shortcut to solve elastic collision problems
How to use the shortcut for solving elastic collisions
Center of mass
Center of mass
Equation for center of mass
Rotational kinematics
Angular motion variables
Relating angular and regular motion variables
Relationship between angular velocity and speed
Rotational kinematic formulas

Impacts and linear momentum

More on moment of inertia
Rotational kinetic energy
Rolling without slipping problems
Angular momentum
Constant angular momentum when no net torque
Angular momentum of an extended object
Ball hits rod angular momentum example
Cross product and torque
Torque, moments, and angular momentum
Introduction to torque
Moments
Moments (part 2)
Finding torque for angled forces
Rotational version of Newton’s second law
Simple harmonic motion
Intuition about simple harmonic oscillators
Definition of amplitude and period
Equation for simple harmonic oscillators
Period dependence for mass on spring
Phase constant
Pendulums
Simple harmonic motion (with calculus)
Introduction to harmonic motion
Harmonic motion part 2 (calculus)
Harmonic motion part 3 (no calculus)
Introduction to mechanical waves
Introduction to waves
Properties of periodic waves
The equation of a wave

Torque and angular momentum

Sound
Production of sound
Sound Properties: Amplitude, period, frequency, wavelength
Speed of Sound
Relative speed of sound in solids, liquids, and gases
Mach numbers
Decibel Scale
Why do sounds get softer?
Ultrasound medical imaging
The Doppler effect
Doppler effect introduction
Doppler effect formula for observed frequency
Doppler effect formula when source is moving away
When the source and the wave move at the same velocity
Doppler effect for a moving observer
Doppler effect: reflection off a moving object
Wave interference
Constructive and Destructive interference
Standing waves on strings
Standing waves in open tubes
Standing waves in open tubes
Standing waves in closed tubes
Beat frequency
Derivation of beat frequency formula
Wave interference

Oscillations and mechanical waves

Density and Pressure
Specific gravity
Pressure and Pascal’s principle (part 1)
Pressure and Pascal’s principle (part 2)
Pressure at a depth in a fluid
Finding height of fluid in a barometer
Buoyant Force and Archimedes’ Principle
Archimedes principle and buoyant force
Buoyant force example problems
Fluid Dynamics
Volume flow rate and equation of continuity
Bernoulli’s equation (part 1)
Bernoulli’s equation (part 2)
Bernoulli’s equation (part 3)
Bernoulli’s equation (part 4)
Bernoulli’s example problem
Viscosity and Poiseuille flow
Turbulence at high velocities and Reynold’s number
Venturi effect and Pitot tubes
Surface Tension and Adhesion
Temperature, kinetic theory, and the ideal gas law
Thermodynamics part 1: Molecular theory of gases
Thermodynamics part 2: Ideal gas law
Thermodynamics part 3: Kelvin scale and Ideal gas law example
Thermodynamics part 4: Moles and the ideal gas law
Thermodynamics part 5: Molar ideal gas law problem
Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution
Specific heat and heat transfer
Specific heat and latent heat of fusion and vaporization
Thermal conduction, convection, and radiation
Thermal conduction
Thermal conductivity of metal and wood
Intuition behind formula for thermal conductivity
Laws of thermodynamics
Macrostates and microstates
Quasistatic and reversible processes
First law of thermodynamics / internal energy
More on internal energy
Work from expansion
PV-diagrams and expansion work
Proof: U = (3/2)PV or U = (3/2)nRT
Work done by isothermic process
Carnot cycle and Carnot engine
Proof: Volume ratios in a Carnot cycle
Proof: S (or entropy) is a valid state variable
Thermodynamic entropy definition clarification
Reconciling thermodynamic and state definitions of entropy
Entropy intuition
Maxwell’s demon
More on entropy
Efficiency of a Carnot engine
Carnot efficiency 2: Reversing the cycle
Carnot efficiency 3: Proving that it is the most efficient
Charge and electric force (Coulomb’s law)
Triboelectric effect and charge
Coulomb’s Law
Conductors and insulators
Conservation of charge

Fluids

Electric field
Electric field definition
Electric field direction
Magnitude of electric field created by a charge
Net electric field from multiple charges in 1D
Net electric field from multiple charges in 2D
Electric field
Proof: Field from infinite plate (part 1)
Proof: Field from infinite plate (part 2)
Electric potential energy, electric potential, and voltage
Electric potential energy
Electric potential energy (part 2– involves calculus)
Voltage
Electric potential energy of charges
Electric potential at a point in space
Electric potential charge configuration
Resistivity and conductivity
Electric power
Kirchhoff’s current law
Kirchhoff’s voltage law
Voltmeters and Ammeters
Electrolytic conductivity
Ohm’s law and circuits with resistors
Introduction to circuits and Ohm’s law
Resistors in series
Resistors in parallel
Example: Analyzing a more complex resistor circuit
Analyzing a resistor circuit with two batteries
Circuits with capacitors
Capacitors and capacitance
Capacitance
Energy of a capacitor
Capacitors in series
Capacitors in parallel
Dielectrics in capacitors

Thermodynamics

Magnets and Magnetic Force
Introduction to magnetism
Magnetic force on a charge
Cross product 1
Cross product 2
Magnetic force on a proton example (part 1)
Magnetic force on a proton example (part 2)
Magnetic force on a current carrying wire
Magnetic field created by a current
Magnetic field created by a current carrying wire
Magnetic force between two currents going in the same direction
Magnetic force between two currents going in opposite directions
Induced current in a wire
Electric motors
Electric motors (part 1)
Electric motors (part 2)
Electric motors (part 3)
The dot product
Dot vs. cross product
Calculating dot and cross products with unit vector notation
Magnetic flux and Faraday’s law
Flux and magnetic flux
Faraday’s Law Introduction
Lenz’s Law
Faraday’s Law example
Emf induced in rod traveling through magnetic field
Faraday’s Law for generating electricity

Electric charge, field, and potential

Introduction to electromagnetic waves
Electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum
Polarization of light, linear and circular
Thin Film Interference part 1
Thin Film Interference part 2
Interference of electromagnetic waves
Constructive and Destructive interference
Young’s double slit introduction
Young’s double slit equation
Young’s double slit problem solving
Diffraction grating
Single slit interference
More on single slit interference
Reflection and refraction
Specular and diffuse reflection
Specular and diffuse reflection 2
Refraction and Snell’s law
Refraction in water
Snell’s law example 1
Snell’s law example 2
Total internal reflection
Dispersion
Mirrors
Virtual image
Parabolic mirrors and real images
Parabolic mirrors 2
Convex parabolic mirrors
Derivation of the mirror equation
Mirror equation example problems

Circuits

Lenses
Convex lenses
Convex lens examples
Concave lenses
Object image and focal distance relationship (proof of formula)
Object image height and distance relationship
Thin lens equation and problem solving
Multiple lens systems
Diopters, Aberration, and the Human Eye
Michelson and Morley’s luminiferous ether experiment
Light and the luminiferous ether
Potential ways to detect an ether wind
Michelson–Morley Experiment introduction (Opens a modal)
Minkowski spacetime
Starting to set up a Newtonian path–time diagram
Visualizing multiple Newtonian path–time diagrams
Galilean transformation and contradictions with light
Introduction to special relativity and Minkowski spacetime diagrams
Measuring time in meters in Minkowski spacetime
Angle of x’ axis in Minkowski spacetime

Magnetic forces, magnetic fields, and Faraday’s law

Lorentz transformation
Introduction to the Lorentz transformation
Evaluating a Lorentz transformation
Algebraically manipulating Lorentz transformation
Lorentz transformation derivation part 1
Deriving Lorentz transformation part 2
Lorentz transformation derivation part 3
Einstein velocity addition
Lorentz transformation for change in coordinates
Einstein velocity addition formula derivation
Applying Einstein velocity addition
Finding an in-between frame of reference
Calculating neutral velocity
Time dilation
Photon Energy
Photon Momentum
Photoelectric effect
Photons
De Broglie wavelength
Quantum Wavefunction
Atomic Energy Levels
Bohr model radii (derivation using physics)
Bohr model radii
Bohr model energy levels (derivation using physics)
Bohr model energy levels
Absorption and emission
Emission spectrum of hydrogen
Atoms and electrons
Heisenberg uncertainty principle
Quantum numbers
Quantum numbers for the first four shells
Quantum numbers and orbitals

Electromagnetic waves and interference

Mass defect and binding energy
Nuclear stability and nuclear equations
Types of decay
Writing nuclear equations for alpha, beta, and gamma decay
Half-life and carbon dating
Half-life plot
Exponential decay formula proof (can skip, involves calculus)
Introduction to exponential decay
More exponential decay examples
Exponential decay and semi-log plots
Nuclei
Discovery of magnetism
Discovery of magnetism
Compass: Which way is north?
Compass build (stroke direction)
Floating magnet
Compass build (magnet orientation)
Neutralize a compass
Compass interactions
Discovery of magnetic fields
Magnet near compass
Tracing a magnetic field
Discovery of magnetic fields
Magnetic permeability
Increase strength of magnet

Geometric optics

Measuring magnetic fields
Are 2 magnets stronger than 1?
Earth’s magnetic field (how to measure)
Inverse cube law (deflection method)
Inverse cube law (method of oscillation)
Zinc copper cell (reduction-oxidation)
Battery meter (galvanometer)
Electrolyte test (pure water vs. vinegar)
Reverse electrodes (polarity)
Electrolyte (strong acid test)
Electrolyte (salt test)
Electrode (distance test)
Electrolyte (temperature test)
Electrode (surface area test)
Standard cell
How much electrolyte does a single cell need?
The battery and electromagnetism
Discovery of batteries
Discovery of electromagnetism
Electromagnetic field (above vs. below)
Electromagnetic field (forward vs. reverse)
Electromagnetic field (loop)
Battery meter (galvanometer)
Discovery of electromagnetism
Series load
Pencil resistor
Variable resistor (pencil)
Listen to variable resistance
Discovery of resistors

Special relativity

Electric motor
Spinning compass
Build your own motor
Electrostatics
Discovery of triboelectric effect
Pith ball electroscope
Foil leaf electroscope
Electrostatic telegraphs (case study)
Projectile launcher
Ping pong ball launcher introduction
Build a ping pong ball launcher(Opens a modal)
Update and modify your ping pong ball launcher
Thermo can
Thermo can

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Course Content

One-dimensional motion

Introduction to physics

Introduction to physics

Displacement, velocity, and time

Intro to vectors and scalars

Introduction to reference frames

Calculating average velocity or speed

Solving for time

Displacement from time and velocity example

Instantaneous speed and velocity

Position vs. time graphs

Acceleration vs. time graphs

Acceleration

Acceleration

Airbus A380 take-off time

Airbus A380 take-off distance

Why distance is area under velocity-time line

Kinematic formulas and projectile motion

Average velocity for constant acceleration

Acceleration of aircraft carrier take-off

Airbus A380 take-off distance

Deriving displacement as a function of time, acceleration, and initial velocity

Plotting projectile displacement, acceleration, and velocity

Projectile height given time

Deriving max projectile displacement given time

Impact velocity from given height

Viewing g as the value of Earth’s gravitational field near the surface

Choosing kinematic equations

Old videos on projectile motion

Projectile motion (part 1)

Projectile motion (part 2)

Projectile motion (part 3)

Projectile motion (part 4)

Projectile motion (part 5)

Two-dimensional motion

Two-dimensional projectile motion

Horizontally launched projectile

Visualizing vectors in 2 dimensions

Projectile at an angle

Launching and landing on different elevations

Total displacement for projectile

Total final velocity for projectile

Correction to total final velocity for projectile

Projectile on an incline

Unit vectors and engineering notation

Unit vector notation

Unit vector notation (part 2)

Projectile motion with ordered set notation

Optimal angle for a projectile

Optimal angle for a projectile part 1: Components of initial velocity

Optimal angle for a projectile part 2: Hangtime

Optimal angle for a projectile part 3: Horizontal distance as a function of angle (and speed)

Optimal angle for a projectile part 4: Finding the optimal angle and distance with a bit of calculus

Newton’s laws of motion

Newton’s first law of motion introduction

More on Newton’s first law of motion

Applying Newton’s first law of motion

Newton’s second law of motion

More on Newton’s second law

Newton’s third law of motion

More on Newton’s third law

Forces and Newton’s laws of motion

Normal force and contact force

Normal force and contact force

Normal force in an elevator

More on Normal force (shoe on floor)

More on Normal force (shoe on wall)

Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces

Unbalanced forces and motion

Slow sock on Lubricon VI

Slow sock on Lubricon VI

Normal forces on Lubricon VI

Inclined planes and friction

Inclined plane force components

Ice accelerating down an incline

Force of friction keeping the block stationary

Correction to force of friction keeping the block stationary

Force of friction keeping velocity constant