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Introductory Concepts for Algebra Based Physics

Total Playlist Time: 58 Minutes
Introductory Concepts: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (6:14) Introduction to Significant Figures with Examples
  2. [1] (7:20) Rounding and Working with Significant Figures in Physics
  3. [1] (5:32) Introduction to Base Dimensions and Your Friends
  4. [2] (12:26) Introduction to Conversions in Physics
  5. [1] (13:25) Introduction to Accuracy and Precision (with Relative Error)
  6. [3] (13:08) A Problem to Review SOH CAH TOA & Pythagorean Theorem

One Dimensional Motion

Total Playlist Time: 307 Minutes
Displacement, Speed and Velocity: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (11:43) Introduction to Displacement and the Differences Between Displacement and Distance
  2. [2] (11:45) Introduction to Velocity and Speed and the differences between the two
  3. [2] (12:53) Average Velocity Example Problem with Three Velocities
  4. [2] (5:36) Example Problem: Velocity and Speed are Different
  5. [2] (12:39) Understanding and Walking Position as a function of Time Graphs
  6. [2] (15:11) Example Problem: Finding Average Speed for Pole Position – Not as easy as you may think
Acceleration: All Lecture Notes
  1. [2] (10:53) Introduction to Acceleration with Prius Brake Slamming Example Problem
  2. [2] (9:53) A Basic Acceleration Example Problem and Understanding Acceleration Direction
  3. [2] (24:53) Walking Position, Velocity and Acceleration as a Function of Time Graphs
  4. [2] (6:42) Introduction to Uniformly Accelerated Motion with Examples of Objects in UAM
  5. [3] (11:41) Introductory Uniformly Accelerated Motion Problem – A Braking Bicycle
  6. [3] (17:02) Toy Car UAM Problem with Two Different Accelerations
  7. [2] (5:58) Understanding Uniformly Acceleration Motion
    • [1] (2:00) ​Understanding Uniformly Accelerated Motion - Examples Only
  8. [1] (3:09) The Humility Soapbox – Uniformly vs. Uniformally
  9. [2] (12:51) Understanding Instantaneous and Average Velocity using a Graph
  10. [2] (7:59) A Graphical UAM Example Problem
  11. [2] (3:53) Experimentally Graphing Uniformly Accelerated Motion
  12. [2] (5:17) Reviewing One Dimensional Motion with the Table of Friends
  13. [2] (25:12) Harnessing the Power of Spreadsheets in Physics
Free-Fall: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (12:12) Introduction to Free-Fall and the Acceleration due to Gravity
  2. [2] (6:01) Analyzing the Apollo 15 Feather and Hammer Drop – A Basic, Introductory Free-Fall Problem
  3. [3] (12:11) Dropping a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem
  4. [2] (4:56) Graphing the Drop of a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem
  5. [2] (10:46) Throwing a Ball up to 2.0 Meters & Proving the Velocity at the Top is Zero
  6. [1] (1:58) The Drop and Upward Throw of a Ball are Very Similar
  7. [1] (3:24) Creating a Position vs. Time Graph using Stop Motion Photography
  8. [2] (7:19) Common Free-Fall Pitfalls
  9. [3] (10:22) A Free-Fall Problem That You Must Split Into Two Parts
  10. [3] (4:08) Dropping Dictionaries Doesn’t Defy Gravity, Duh!
  11. [3] (12:00) Don’t Drop Your Camera 5.0 Seconds After Liftoff - An advanced free-fall acceleration problem

Two Dimensional Motion

AP Physics 1 Review of all Kinematics Topics
Total Playlist Time: 222 Minutes
Vectors and Scalars: All Lecture Notes
  1. [2] (10:26) Introduction to Tip-to-Tail Vector Addition, Vectors and Scalars
  2. [3] (11:34) Introductory Tip-to-Tail Vector Addition Problem
  3. [1] (5:59) How to use Cardinal Directions with Vectors
  4. [3] (8:22) Introduction to Vector Components
  5. [3] (10:52) Introductory Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors
  6. [2] (4:25) Using a Data Table to Make Vector Addition Problems Easier
  7. [3] (7:57) A Visually Complicated Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors
Projectile Motion: All Lecture Notes
  1. [2] (6:58) Introduction to Projectile Motion
  2. [3] (9:42) An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem with an Initial Horizontal Velocity - Part 1 of 2
  3. [3] (7:57) An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem with an Initial Horizontal Velocity - Part 2 of 2
  4. [5] (22:00) A Brief Look at the Force of Drag using Numerical Modeling (or The Euler Method)
  5. [3] (9:33) Nerd-A-Pult – An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem
  6. [3] (7:57) Nerd-A-Pult – Measuring Initial Velocity
  7. [4] (10:30) Nerd-A-Pult #2 – Another Projectile Motion Problem
  8. [3] (8:53) Understanding the Range Equation of Projectile Motion
  9. [4] (7:31) Deriving the Range Equation of Projectile Motion
  10. In-Class Lecture [1] (1:46) A Physics Song - I'm A Little g Known (g is positive)
  11. [3] (7:23) A Range Equation Problem with Two Parts
  12. [3] (4:14) The Classic Bullet Projectile Motion Experiment
  13. [2] (6:37) Demonstrating the Components of Projectile Motion
Relative Motion: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (2:31) Skateboarding Frame of Reference Demonstration
  2. [1] (9:58) Introduction to Relative Motion using a Quadcopter Drone
    1. ​[1] (2:48) Introduction to Relative Motion using a Quadcopter Drone (Visuals Only)
  3. [2] (11:58) An Introductory Relative Motion Problem
  4. [3] (9:34) An Introductory Relative Motion Problem with Vector Components
  5. [3] (8:45) Relative Motion Problem: Solving for the angle of the moving object
  6. [1] (4:34) Memorizing vs. Understanding in Physics
  7. Solo mr.p: [3] (5:41) A Basic Relative Motion Problem
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum:
  1. (7:56) 2015 #1 - Short Answer
  2. (4:55) 2015 #4 - Paragraph Argument Short Answer
  3. (10:30) 2016 #3 - Quantitative/Qualitative Translation

Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion and Forces

​AP Physics 1 Review of all Dynamics Topics
​Total Playlist Time: 204 minutes
Newton's Three Laws of Motion: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (4:26) Introduction to Inertia and Inertial Mass
  2. [1] (5:58) Introduction to Force
  3. [1] (5:24) Introduction to the Force of Gravity and Gravitational Mass
  4. [1] (5:46) Weight and Mass are Not the Same
  5. [1] (6:57) Introduction to Free Body Diagrams or Force Diagrams
  6. [1] (2:58) The Reality of our First Free Body Diagram
  7. [1] (5:30) Introduction to Newton's First Law of Motion
  8. [2] (9:42) Introduction to Newton’s Second Law of Motion with Example Problem
  9. [3] (8:29) Introductory Newton's 2nd Law Example Problem and Demonstration
  10. Solo mr.p: [2] (5:42) A Basic Newton's Second Law Problem
  11. [3] (10:45) Force vs. Time on a Dynamics Cart
  12. [3] (9:27) A Three Force Example of Newton's 2nd Law with Components
  13. [2] (3:35) Summing the Forces is Vector Addition
  14. Solo mr.p: [3] (6:31) A Basic Force Vector Addition Problem
  15. [3] (5:59) Using Newton's Second Law to find the Force of Friction
  16. [1] (5:58) Introduction to Newton's Third Law of Motion
  17. [2] (2:37) A Common Misconception about Newton's Third Law Force Pairs (Action-Reaction Pairs)
Understanding Forces, Tension, Equilibrium, and Friction: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (3:52) Understanding the Tension Force
  2. [1] (3:46) Introduction to Equilibrium
  3. [2] (6:11) Do You Feel Your Weight? A lesson on Apparent Weight
  4. [3] (3:59) 5 Steps to Solve any Free Body Diagram Problem
  5. [3] (8:59) An Introductory Tension Force Problem
  6. [1] (4:04) Introduction to Static and Kinetic Friction by Bobby
  7. [2] (4:59) Introduction to the Coefficient of Friction
  8. [2] (6:58) Understanding the Force of Friction Equation
  9. [2] (2:57) Experimentally Graphing the Force of Friction
  10. [3] (7:59) Does the Book Move? An Introductory Friction Problem
  11. [1] (4:39) Do Anti-lock Brakes use Static or Kinetic Friction? by Billy
  12. [3] (9:19) A Friction Review Problem - The Original Billy Bobby and Bo
  13. [2] (2:57) Everybody Brought Mass to the Party!
  14. [3] (8:59) Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow
  15. [3] (6:35) Breaking the Force of Gravity into its Components on an Incline
  16. [3] (9:22) Physics "Magic Trick" on an Incline
  17. [3] (6:41) Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem
  18. [2] (2:34) Calculating the Uncertainty of the Coefficient of Friction
  19. [3] (6:59) Introductory Kinetic Friction on an Incline Problem
  20. [5] (20:28) An incline, 2 masses, and a pulley. What could be more fun?
  21. [2] (6:59) Do Your Feet Affect How Far You Slide on a Water Slide?
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum:
  1. (12:36) 2017 #2 - Experimental Design Question
  2. (11:19) 2019 #2 - Quantitative/Qualitative Translation

Center of Mass

Total Playlist Time: 36 minutes
Center of Mass: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (7:06) Center of Mass Introduction
  2. [2] (6:41) Calculating the Center of Mass of a System of Particles
  3. [2] (7:42) Center of Mass of an Irregular Object
  4. [2] (6:13) Center of Mass of an Object with a Hole
  5. [2] (8:45) Throwing a Ball in a Boat - Demonstrating Center of Mass

Work, Energy, Power, and Spring Force

AP Physics 1 Review of all Work, Energy, Power, and Spring Force Topics
Total Playlist Time: 208 minutes
 Work and Energy: All Lecture Notes
  1. [3] (7:10) Introduction to Work with Examples
  2. [3] (5:57) Introductory Work Problem
  3. [3] (5:25) Introduction to Kinetic Energy with Example Problem
  4. [1] (5:48) Introduction to Gravitational Potential Energy with Zero Line Examples
  5. [1] (7:17) Introduction to Elastic Potential Energy with Examples
  6. [2] (8:26) Introduction to Conservation of Mechanical Energy with Demonstrations
  7. [2] (8:49) Introductory Conservation of Mechanical Energy Problem using a Trebuchet
  8. In-Class Lecture [3] (7:41) A Pendulum Conservation of Energy Problem - Lecture Notes
  9. In-Class Lecture [1] (6:59) Adding Work and Energy to the Table of Friends - The Table of Friends
  10. [3] (8:49) Conservation of Energy Problem with Friction, an Incline and a Spring by Billy
  11. [3] (3:14) Work due to the Force of Gravity on an Incline by Billy
  12. [1] (3:24) The Energy Song by Bo
  13. In-Class Lecture [1] (6:26) Spacewarp: A Review of Mechanical Energies - No Lecture Notes
  14. In-Class Lecture [2] (9:49) A Basic Conservation of Energy Problem including a Spring - Lecture Notes
  15. [2] (4:58) Introduction to Mechanical Energy with Friction
  16. [3] (8:58) Introductory Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem
  17. [4] (5:37) Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem by Billy
  18. [5+] (7:54) Deriving the Work-Energy Theorem using Calculus
  19. [3] (10:24) Finding the Force on a Ball from a Dent
  20. [5] (12:45) Net Work equals Change in Kinetic Energy Problem by Billy
  21. [3] (15:13) Conservative and Nonconservative Forces
  22. [3] (8:14) Conservative Force and Potential Energy

 Power: All Lecture Notes
  1. [3] (5:52) Introduction to Power
  2. [3] (11:24) Average and Instantaneous Power Example
  3. [3] (9:45) Graphing Instantaneous Power
  4. [3] (11:25) Average Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem
    1. [5+] (6:59) Calculating Average Drag Force on an Accelerating Car using an Integral
  5. [3] (5:17) Instantaneous Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem

 Spring Force: All Lecture Notes
  1. [2] (9:35) Hooke's Law Introduction - Force of a Spring
  2. [2] (5:46) Determining the Spring Constant, k, with a Vertically Hanging Mass
  3. [2] (5:51) The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum:
  1. (12:44) 2015 #3 - Quantitative/Qualitative Translation
  2. (6:55) 2017 #4 - Short Answer
  3. (11:38) 2019 #3 - Experimental Design Question

Momentum and Impulse

AP Physics 1 Review of all Momentum and Impulse Topics
Total Playlist Time: 114 minutes
Momentum and Impulse: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (3:18) You Can't Run From Momentum! (a momentum introduction)
  2. [2] (3:57) Force of Impact Equation Derivation
  3. [2] (7:59) Calculating the Force of Impact when Stepping off a Wall
  4. [2] (7:55) Impulse Introduction or If You Don't Bend Your Knees When Stepping off a Wall
  5. [2] (4:46) Proving and Explaining Impulse Approximation
  6. [3] (9:57) How to Wear a Helmet: a PSA from Flipping Physics
  7. [2] (3:58) Introduction to Conservation of Momentum with Demonstrations
  8. [2] (5:39) Introductory Conservation of Momentum Explosion Problem Demonstration
  9. [2] (6:46) Introduction to Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
  10. [2] (5:33) Introductory Perfectly Inelastic Collision Problem Demonstration
  11. [2] (7:53) Introductory Elastic Collision Problem Demonstration
  12. [3] (4:18) Demonstrating Impulse is Area Under the Curve
  13. [2] (4:21) Demonstrating How Helmets Affect Impulse and Impact Force
  14. [2] (3:59) Review of Momentum, Impact Force, and Impulse
  15. [2] (6:54) Using Impulse to Calculate Initial Height
  16. [2] (8:23) Impulse Comparison of Three Different Demonstrations
  17. [1] (4:32) Review of Mechanical Energy and Momentum Equations and When To Use Them!
  18. [4] (13:27) 2D Conservation of Momentum Example using Air Hockey Discs
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum:
  1. (8:30) 2016 #2 - Experimental Design Question

Rotational Kinematics

AP Physics 1 Review of Rotational Kinematics
Total Playlist Time: 138 minutes
Rotational Kinematics: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (5:03) Introduction to Circular Motion and Arc Length
  2. [1] (4:16) Defining Pi for Physics
  3. [1] (3:44) Introductory Arc Length Problem - Gum on a Bike Tire
  4. [1] (2:59) Angular Velocity Introduction
  5. [1] (5:40) Introductory Angular Velocity Problem - A Turning Bike Tire
  6. [1] (2:27) Angular Acceleration Introduction
  7. [1] (5:26) Angular Accelerations of a Record Player
  8. [1] (6:34) Uniformly Angularly Accelerated Motion Introduction
  9. [2] (3:43) Introductory Uniformly Angularly Accelerated Motion Problem - A CD Player
  10. [1] (3:57) Human Tangential Velocity Demonstration​
  11. [2] (3:39) Introductory Tangential Velocity Problem - Mints on a Turntable
  12. [2] (6:50) Tangential Acceleration Introduction with Example Problem - Mints on a Turntable
  13. [1] (5:57) Demonstrating the Directions of Tangential Velocity and Acceleration
  14. [2] (6:20) Centripetal Acceleration Introduction
  15. [2] (5:59) Introductory Centripetal Acceleration Problem - Cylindrical Space Station
  16. [1] (5:25) Centripetal Force Introduction and Demonstration
  17. [3] (7:31) Introductory Centripetal Force Problem - Car over a Hill
  18. [3] (3:49) What is the Maximum Speed of a Car at the Top of a Hill?
  19. [3] (6:47) Mints on a Rotating Turntable - Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction
  20. [3] (5:06) Determining the Force Normal on a Toy Car moving up a Curved Hill
  21. [1] (3:58) Demonstrating Why Water Stays in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle
  22. [1] (6:13) Analyzing Water in a Bucket a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle
  23. [3] (5:57) Minimum Speed for Water in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle
  24. [1] (6:23) The Right Hand Rule for Angular Velocity and Angular Displacement
  25. [1] (5:20) A Tale of 3 Accelerations or The Differences between Angular, Tangential, and Centripetal Accelerations
  26. [4] (9:23) Conical Pendulum Demonstration and Problem

Rotational Dynamics

AP Physics 1 Review of Rotational Dynamics
Total Playlist Time: 313 minutes
Rotational Dynamics: All Lecture Notes
  1. [2] (8:40) Moment of Inertia Introduction and Rotational Kinetic Energy Derivation
  2. [2] (7:57) Introductory Moment of Inertia and Rotational Kinetic Energy Problem
  3. [2] (3:58) Eggs in a Carton Moment of Inertia Problem
  4. [1] (11:22) Moment of Inertia of Rigid Objects with Shape
  5. [2] (9:59) Torque Introduction
  6. [2] (6:58) An Introductory Torque Wrench Problem
  7. [2] (5:53) The Right Hand Rule for Torque
  8. [2] (4:58) Net Torque on a Door Problem
  9. [1] (3:41) Rotational form of Newton's Second Law - Introduction
  10. [1] (6:54) Demonstrating Rotational Inertia (or Moment of Inertia)
  11. [3] (4:42) Introductory Rotational Form of Newton's Second Law Problem
  12. [3] (9:23) - (1 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel
  13. [3] (9:52) - (2 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel
  14. [2] (5:43) Rotational Equilibrium Introduction (and Static Equilibrium too!!)
  15. [3] (10:24) Introductory Rotational Equilibrium Problem
  16. [3] (8:58) Placing the Fulcrum on a Seesaw
  17. [3] (6:59) Painter on a Scaffold - Don't Fall Off!
  18. [3] (7:18) Graphing Rotational Inertia of an Irregular Shape
  19. [2] (4:35) How the Force of Tension on a Pulley Changes with Acceleration
  20. [5+] (9:22) Using Integrals to Derive Rotational Inertia of a Long, Thin Rod with Demonstration
  21. [5] (13:48) 2 Masses on a Pulley - Torque Demonstration
  22. [4] (7:59) 2 Masses on a Pulley - Conservation of Energy Demonstration
  23. [3] (8:58) Torque - Mass on Plank with String
  24. [2] (5:38) Rolling Without Slipping Introduction and Demonstrations
  25. [3] (7:28) Rolling Acceleration Down an Incline
  26. [2] (5:52) Which Will Be First? (Rolling Down an Incline)
  27. [2] (2:49) Which Direction will the Wheel Accelerate?
  28. [4] (8:51) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope (Torque Solution)
  29. [4] (6:59) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope (Energy Solution)
  30. [2] (5:59) Angular Momentum of a Rigid Object with Shape Introduction
  31. [2] (9:21) Conservation of Angular Momentum Introduction and Demonstrations
  32. [2] (5:20) Wheel Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Solution
  33. [3] (10:31) Merry-Go-Round - Conservation of Angular Momentum Problem
  34. [2] (9:51) Angular Momentum of Particles Introduction
  35. [3] (4:24) Common Point Particle Angular Momentum Triangle
  36. [2] (5:53) What are the Equations for Kinetic Energy and Angular Momentum of a Point Particle Moving in a Circle?
  37. [3] (4:44) Are Linear and Angular Momentum Conserved for a Satellite?
  38. [3] (9:51) Are Linear and Angular Momentum Conserved during this Collision?
  39. [4] (7:57) Point Particle with Rigid Object Collision - Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Problem
  40. [5] (12:28) Angular Dart with Thin Rod Collision - Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Problem
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum:
  1. (10:10) 2016 #1 - Short Answer
  2. (10:54) 2017 #3 - Quantitative/Qualitative Translation
  3. (10:19) 2018 #3 - Quantitative/Qualitative Translation
  4. (10:29) 2019 #1 - Short Answer

Universal Gravitation

AP Physics 1 Review of Universal Gravitation
Total Playlist Time: 104 minutes
Universal Gravitation: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (7:19) Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation Introduction - The Big G Equation
  2. [2] (6:20) How Much is a Mermaid Attracted to a Doughnut?
  3. [3] (6:38) The The Force of Gravitational Attraction between the Earth and the Moon
  4. [3] (4:20) Deriving the Acceleration due to Gravity on any Planet and specifically Mt. Everest
  5. [4] (7:09) Altitude of Geostationary Orbit, a special case of Geosynchronous Orbit
  6. [1] (3:47) Dropping a Bucket of Water - Demonstration
  7. [2] (6:59) Apparent Weightlessness Introduction
  8. [2] (8:11) Number of g's or g-Forces Introduction
  9. [2] (8:12) Gravitational Field Introduction
  10. [2] (8:47) Universal Gravitational Potential Energy Introduction
  11. [3] (5:59) Deriving the Binding Energy of a Planet
  12. [3] (7:06) Deriving Escape Velocity of Planet Earth
  13. [3] (4:23) Mechanical Energy of a Satellite in Circular Orbit
  14. [4] (6:09) Impulse for Two Objects being Attracted to One Another
  15. [5+] (12:34) Force of Gravity and Gravitational Potential Energy Functions from Zero to Infinity (but not beyond)
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum:
  1. (11:06) 2018 #1 - Short Answer

Simple Harmonic Motion

AP Physics 1 Simple Harmonic Motion Review
Total Playlist Time: 78 minutes
Simple Harmonic Motion: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (3:59) Simple Harmonic Motion Introduction via a Horizontal Mass-Spring System
  2. [1] (4:59) Simple Harmonic Motion - Force, Acceleration, and Velocity at 3 Positions
  3. [1] (2:26) Horizontal vs. Vertical Mass-Spring System
  4. [2] (6:32) When is a Pendulum in Simple Harmonic Motion?
  5. [2] (8:22) Demonstrating What Changes the Period of Simple Harmonic Motion
  6. [3] (2:59) Triple the Mass in a Mass-Spring System. How does Period Change?
    1. (4:58) Bloopers - Anish, Kevin, and Olivia
  7. [3] (4:10) Frequency vs. Period in Simple Harmonic Motion
  8. [1] (2:28) Comparing Simple Harmonic Motion to Circular Motion - Demonstration
  9. [3] (7:49) Simple Harmonic Motion Position Equation Derivation
  10. [5+] (5:48) Simple Harmonic Motion Velocity and Acceleration Equation Derivations
  11. [3] (8:51) Simple Harmonic Motion Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Graphs
  12. [3] (6:59) Simple Harmonic Motion Graphs of Mechanical Energies
  13. [2] (9:53) Simple Harmonic Motion Demonstrating Position, Velocity, and Acceleration of a Mass-Spring System
  14. [1] (2:48) Simple Harmonic Motion Creating Circular Motion from Sine and Cosine Curves
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum: 
  1. (9:42) 2018 #5 - Paragraph Argument Short Answer
2020.12.18: The College Board announced that Waves, Electrostatics, and Electricity are no longer a part of the AP Physics 1 curriculum. Therefore, this point on the page marks the end of the AP Physics 1 topics. Please plan accordingly!

Mechanical Waves and Sound

AP Physics 1 Mechanical Waves Review
Total Playlist Time: 124 minutes
Mechanical Waves and Sound: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (8:22) Introduction to Waves
  2. [1] (10:54) Understanding Longitudinal and Transverse Waves, Wavelength, and Period using Graphs
  3. [2] (6:59) Wave Speed Equation Derivation and Demonstration
  4. [1] (5:05) Wave Superposition Introduction
  5. [1] (6:10) Wave Superposition Multiple Choice Problems
  6. [1] (11:32) Standing Waves Introduction
  7. [2] (8:32) Determining the Speed of a Standing Wave - Demonstration
  8. [1] (5:17) Longitudinal Standing Waves Demonstration
  9. [2] (5:33) How Is This Standing Wave Possible?
  10. [1] (12:29) What is Sound?
  11. [2] (7:24) Doppler Effect Demonstrations and Animations
  12. [1] (9:38) Resonance Introduction using 9 Demonstrations
  13. [1] (2:48) Sympathetic Vibrations by Bobby
  14. [2] (7:29) Stringed Instrument Frequencies
  15. [2] (11:40) Wind Instrument Frequencies
  16. [1] (4:11) Demonstrating Beat Frequency by Bo
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum:
  1. (6:15) 2015 #5 - Short Answer
  2. (4:08) 2016 #5 - Paragraph Argument Short Answer
  3. (6:33) 2017 #5 - Short Answer
  4. (8:00) 2018 #4 - Short Answer
  5. (8:08) 2019 #5 - Short Answer

Electrostatics

AP Physics 1 Electrostatics Review
Total Playlist Time: 81 minutes
Electrostatics: All Lecture Notes
  1. [1] (12:12) Electric Charge, Law of Charges, and Quantization of Charge
  2. [1] (12:10) Introduction to Coulomb's Law or the Electric Force
  3. [1] (13:15) Charging by Conduction and Induction
  4. [1] (5:11) Polarization of Charge
  5. [3] (13:18) Conservation of Charge Example Problems
  6. [3] (7:16) Determining the Speed of the Electron in the Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom
  7. [4] (16:21) Balloon Excess Charges Experiment

Electricity

AP Physics 1 Electricity Review
Total Playlist Time: 139 minutes
Electricity: All Lecture Notes
  1. [2] (10:13) Introduction to Conventional Current and Direct Current with an Example Problem
  2. [2] (13:37) Defining Resistance, Ohmic vs. Non-Ohmic and Electric Power
  3. [2] (9:29) Finding the Cost to Power Light Bulbs and Defining KiloWatt Hour
  4. [2] (12:06) Resistivity
  5. [2] (10:29) Graphing Resistivity
  6. [2] (15:09) Electric Potential Difference and Circuit Basics
  7. [2] (14:44) Kirchhoff's Rules of Electrical Circuits
  8. [3] (10:26) Resistors in Series and Parallel Equation Derivations
  9. [2] (27:37) Basic Series and Parallel Resistor Circuit Demos and Animations
  10. [3] (15:25) Intermediate Series and Parallel Resistor Circuit Demos and Animations
  11. [2] (6:50) Resistor Circuit Example
AP Physics 1 Free Response Exam Questions you should be able to solve at this point in the curriculum:
  1. (7:54) 2015 #2 - Experimental Design Question
  2. (12:11) 2016 #4 - Quantitative/Qualitative Translation
  3. (6:28) 2017 #1 - Paragraph Argument Short Answer
  4. (11:11) 2018 #2 - Experimental Design Question
  5. (4:58) 2019 #4 - Paragraph Argument Short Answer
All the videos below this point are for the AP Physics 2 curriculum and are all in-class lecture videos. At some point I plan to remake these as Flipping Physics videos, however, right now I am concentrating on other curricula.

Electric Charge, Electric Force and Electric Field

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Introduction to Coulomb's Force or the Electric Force: Video
  1. Finding the Coefficient of Friction between a Cork and a table - Coulomb's Force Problem: Video
  2. Introduction to the Electric Field: Video
  3. Table of Friends - Charge, Electric Force and Electric Field: Video
  4. A Problem Determining the Electric Field due to Two Point Charges: Video

Electric Potential Energy and Electric Potential Difference

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  1. Introduction to Electric Potential Energy in a Constant Electric Field: Video
  2. A Problem Determining the Change in Electrical Potential Energy in a Constant Field: Video
  3. Introduction to the Electric Potential Energy between Two Point Charges: Video
  4. Introduction to Electric Potential Difference in a Constant Electric Field: Video
  5. Introduction to Electric Potential Difference due to a Point Charge: Video
  6. A Problem Finding the Electric Potential Difference due to a Point Charge: Video
  7. A Problem Finding the Electric Potential Difference due to Two Point Charges: Video
  8. A Problem Finding the Change in Electric Potential Energy in a Constant Electric Field: Video
  9. Table of Friends - Electric Potential Energy and Electric Potential Difference: Video

Resistors in Circuits, Series and Parallel

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  1. Finding Equivalent Resistance and Electric Potential Difference in a Circuit with Resistors in Series: Video
  2. Finding Equivalent Resistance and Electric Power in a Circuit with Resistors in Series and Parallel: Video
  3. A Complex Resistor Circuit: Part a) Drawing the Circuit Diagram and Finding Equivalent Resistance: Video
  4. A Complex Resistor Circuit: Part b) Finding Power Dissipated in One Resistor: Video

Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Forces

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  1. Introduction to Magnetic Poles and the Law of Poles: Video
  2. Introduction to Magnetic Field and the Magnetic Poles of the Earth: Video
  3. Introduction to the Magnetic Force and Teslas: Video
  4. Introduction to the Right Hand Rule for the Direction of the Magnetic Force with Examples: Video
  5. Magnetic Force Right Hand Rule Examples using Cardinal Directions (North, South, East, West): Video
  6. Introduction to the Magnetic Force on a Current Carrying Wire: Video
  7. Introduction to the Path of a Charged Particle in a Constant Magnetic Field: Video
  8. Example - An Electron Moving in a Constant Magnetic Field: Part a) Finding Speed: Video
  9. Example - An Electron Moving in a Constant Magnetic Field: Part b) Finding the Period: Video
  10. Example - An Electron Moving in a Constant Magnetic Field: Part c) Finding Electric Potential Difference: Video

Mirrors, Reflection and Ray Diagrams

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  1. Introduction to Light, Visible Light, Electromagnetic Waves and the Speed of Light: Video
  2. Introduction to Reflection of Light - Specular and Diffuse: Video
  3. A tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Video
  4. Specular Reflection off a Plane Mirror - Incident and Reflected Rays: Video
  5. The Basics of Reflection off a Concave Spherical Mirror: Video
  6. Introduction to Object and Object Distance, Magnification and Image Characteristics: Video
  7. (Part a) Example - Learning how to Draw a Ray Diagram of a Concave Spherical Mirror - Diagram Only: Video
  8. (Part b) Example - Learning how to Draw a Ray Diagram of a Concave Spherical Mirror - Using Math: Video
  9. Identifying the Image Characteristics in a Concave Spherical Mirror via a Video: Video
  10. Identifying the Image Characteristics in a Convex Spherical Mirror via a Video: Video
  11. (Part a) Example - Learning how to Draw a Ray Diagram of a Convex Spherical Mirror - Using Math: Video
  12. (Part b) Example - Learning how to Draw a Ray Diagram of a Convex Spherical Mirror - Ray Diagram: Video
  13. Table of Friends - Mirrors: Video
  14. Review of the Basics of Mirrors, Image Characteristics and Ray Diagrams: Video
  15. I Am A Mirror - A Song about the Physics of Mirrors - Performed Live in Class!: Lyrics w/ Chords, mp3 & Video

Refraction and Lenses

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  1. Introduction to the Refraction of Light and The Index of Refraction: Video
  2. Introduction to Dispersion, Snell's Law with an Example Problem: Video
  3. Understanding how a Mirage Works - Refraction of Light: Video
  4. Introduction to Converging Lenses (or Bi-Convex), Fresnel Lenses and Image Characteristics: Video
  5. Example - Learning how to Draw a Ray Diagram of a Converging Lens (or Bi-Convex) includes the Math: Video
  6. Example - Learning how to Draw a Ray Diagram of a Diverging Lens (or Bi-Concave) includes the Math: Video
  7. Introduction to the Refraction of Light and The Index of Refraction: Video
  8. A Basic Explanation of the Optics of the Human Eye: Video
  9. Introduction to Total Internal Reflection and the Critical Angle: Video
  10. Example - Total Internal Reflection, Critical Angle and Drawing the Ray Diagram: Video
  11. Adding to the Table of Friends - Lenses: Video

Interference and Diffraction of Light

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  1. Introduction to Constructive and Destructive Interference of Light and Diffraction: Video
  2. Introduction to Thomas Young's 1801 Double Slit Experiment: Video
  3. Deriving the Equations for Interference Maxima and Minima in a Double Slit Experiment: Video
  4. A Problem - Finding the Angle for an Interference Maximum in a Double Slit Experiment: Video
  5. A Problem - Finding the Angle for an Interference Minimum in a Double Slit Experiment: Video
  6. Introduction to a Diffraction Grating and Interference Maxima and Minima: Video
  7. #1 A Problem - Determining the Number of Lines per Centimeter on a Diffraction Grating: Video

Review of Everything Since the Last Review (Electricity through Optics)

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  1. (Part 1) Electrostatics, Electric Field, Electric Potential Difference: Video
  2. (Part 2) Current, Resistance and Circuits: Video
  3. (Part 3) Magnetism, Magnetic Force: Video
  4. (Part 4) Light, Optics, Mirrors, Lenses, Interference: Video

Modern Physics

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  1. The Introduction to the Modern Physics Lecture: Video
  2. What is Light? An explanation of The Michelson Morely Experiment: The Search for The Aether: Video
  3. Introduction to the Relativity of Simultaneity: Video
  4. Proving Time Dilation - Part of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity: Video
  5. A Twin Paradox Example - A Time Dilation Problem: Video
  6. A Discussion of the Consequences of The Special Theory of Relativity: Video
  7. A Discussion of Black Holes, How to Find Them and Spaghettification: Video
  8. A Discussion of our Galaxy, The Universe and How Insignificant We Are: Video

Physics of Sound and Music

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  1. Determining the Frequencies Created by a Bike Tire using The Doppler Effect: Video
  2. Introduction to the Intensity of Sound and Human Hearing: Video
  3. Introduction to Supersonic Speeds and the Sonic Boom: Video
  4. An Introduction to the Physics of Musical Theory: Video
  5. The Basics of the Physics of a Guitar: Video
  6. Butterfly Face - A Song that has Nothing to do with Physics, sorry: Video