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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

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. [2] (6:59) Do Your Feet Affect How Far You Slide on a Water Slide?

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: 174 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. [5] (12:45) Net Work equals Change in Kinetic Energy Problem by Billy

 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

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

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

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)

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

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

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
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

All Lecture Notes and link to the YouTube Playlist for Electric Charge, Electric Force and Electric Field
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

All Lecture Notes and link to the YouTube Playlist for Electric Potential Energy and Electric Potential Difference
  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

All Lecture Notes and link to the YouTube Playlist for Resistors in Circuits, Series and Parallel
  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