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MCAT Physics Video Library | Flipping Physics

MCAT Physics Video Library

Every Flipping Physics video mapped to the MCAT's Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems content categories (4A–4E) and Scientific Inquiry & Reasoning Skills, organized by content category and concept.

296MCAT-tagged videos
5of 5 content categories covered
52concepts covered
21skills & math videos
38official subtopics with no video yet

Most concept names on this page are the AAMC content outline's own wording, trimmed of an in-line formula (e.g. "Newton's Second Law (F=ma)" → "Newton's Second Law"). A few, like "Kinematics" and "Waves," are Flipping Physics's own label for a small cluster of separate AAMC bullets grouped under one heading for readability -- the underlying content is still official, just organized by us.

A few concepts on this page go further and are marked not an official concept -- unlike every other concept here, these don't correspond to any subtopic in the AAMC content outline at all, official or grouped. "States of Matter" was added by Flipping Physics to give useful channel content a home; "Momentum & Impulse" and "Simple Harmonic Motion (Springs, Pendulums)" cover material that isn't in AAMC's official outline either, even though it's commonly reported to appear on the real exam.

M# Mathematical Degree of Difficulty, 1 (no math) to 5 (lots of algebra/trig); 5+ includes calculus Edpuzzle Video has an Edpuzzle assignment version available not an official concept This concept was added by Flipping Physics -- it isn't a subtopic in the real AAMC content outline
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Units and Dimensions (and Introductory Skills) 4A. Translational Motion, Forces, Work, Energy & Equilibrium 4B. Fluids 4C. Electrostatics, Circuits & Magnetism 4D. Light & Sound 4E. Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure Scientific Inquiry, Reasoning & Math Skills Curriculum Gaps
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Units and Dimensions (and Introductory Skills)

Foundational measurement and math skills (significant figures, base dimensions and units, conversions, accuracy and precision, and a trig review) worth watching before starting any topic below.

  • M1 Introduction to Significant Figures with Examples6:14Edpuzzle
  • M1 Rounding and Working with Significant Figures in Physics7:20Edpuzzle
  • M1 Introduction to Base Dimensions and Your Friends5:31Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to Conversions in Physics12:25Edpuzzle
  • M1 Introduction to Accuracy and Precision (includes Relative Error)13:24Edpuzzle
  • M3 A Problem to Review SOH CAH TOA and the Pythagorean Theorem for use in Physics13:08Edpuzzle

4A.Translational Motion, Forces, Work, Energy & Equilibrium

Kinematics↑ Top

  • M1 Introduction to Displacement and the Difference between Displacement and Distance11:43Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to Velocity and Speed and the differences between the two.11:45Edpuzzle
  • M2 Average Velocity Example Problem with Three Velocities12:53Edpuzzle
  • M2 Velocity and Speed are Different: Example Problem5:35Edpuzzle
  • M2 Finding Average Speed for Pole Position: Example Problem - Not as easy as you may think15:11Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to Acceleration with Prius Brake Slamming Example Problem10:53Edpuzzle
  • M2 A Basic Acceleration Example Problem and Understanding Acceleration Direction9:52Edpuzzle
  • M2 Understanding Uniformly Accelerated Motion5:58Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to Uniformly Accelerated Motion with Examples of Objects in UAM6:42Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Uniformly Accelerated Motion Problem - A Braking Bicycle11:41Edpuzzle
  • M3 Toy Car UAM Problem with Two Different Accelerations17:02Edpuzzle
  • M2 Understanding Instantaneous and Average Velocity using a Graph12:51Edpuzzle
  • M2 Reviewing One Dimensional Motion with the Table of Friends5:17Edpuzzle
  • M1 Introduction to Free-Fall and the Acceleration due to Gravity12:12Edpuzzle
  • M2 Analyzing the Apollo 15 Feather and Hammer Drop - A Basic, Introductory Free-Fall Problem6:01Edpuzzle
  • M3 Dropping a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem12:11Edpuzzle
  • M2 Common Free-Fall Pitfalls7:19Edpuzzle
  • M3 A Free-Fall Problem That You Must Split Into Two Parts10:23Edpuzzle
  • M3 Dropping Dictionaries Doesn't Defy Gravity, Duh!3:38Edpuzzle
  • M3 Don't Drop Your Camera 5.0 Seconds After Liftoff11:57Edpuzzle
  • M1 Dropping a Bucket of Water - Demonstration3:47Edpuzzle
  • AP Physics 1 - Unit 1 Review - Kinematics - Exam Prep23:53Edpuzzle
  • Motion Graphs - AP Physics 1: Unit 1 Review Supplement6:54Edpuzzle
  • Fixing Unit 1 Misconceptions in AP Physics 121:34

Vectors↑ Top

  • M2 Introduction to Tip-to-Tail Vector Addition, Vectors and Scalars10:27Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Tip-to-Tail Vector Addition Problem11:34Edpuzzle
  • M1 How to use Cardinal Directions with Vectors5:59Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introduction to Vector Components8:23Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors10:52Edpuzzle
  • M2 Using a Data Table to Make Vector Addition Problems Easier4:24Edpuzzle
  • M3 A Visually Complicated Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors7:57Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to Projectile Motion6:58Edpuzzle
  • M3 (Part 1 of 2) An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem with an Initial Horizontal Velocity9:42Edpuzzle
  • M3 (Part 2 of 2) An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem with an Initial Horizontal Velocity7:57Edpuzzle
  • M3 Nerd-A-Pult - An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem9:33Edpuzzle
  • M4 Nerd-A-Pult #2 - Another Projectile Motion Problem10:30Edpuzzle
  • M3 Understanding the Range Equation of Projectile Motion8:53Edpuzzle
  • M3 A Range Equation Problem with Two Parts7:23Edpuzzle
  • M3 The Classic Bullet Projectile Motion Experiment4:14Edpuzzle
  • M3 Nerd-A-Pult #2 using Unit Vectors9:31Edpuzzle
  • M4 Deriving the Range Equation of Projectile Motion7:31Edpuzzle
  • M2 Demonstrating the Components of Projectile Motion6:36Edpuzzle
  • Projectile Motion - AP Physics 1: Unit 1 Review Supplement12:57Edpuzzle
  • M2 An Introductory Relative Motion Problem11:58Edpuzzle
  • M3 An Introductory Relative Motion Problem with Vector Components9:34Edpuzzle
  • M3 Relative Motion Problem: Solving for the angle of the moving object8:45Edpuzzle
  • M1 Memorizing vs. Understanding in Physics4:34Edpuzzle
  • M3 Component, Unit, and R Position Vectors12:30Edpuzzle
  • M3 Nerd-A-Pult using Unit Vectors5:48Edpuzzle
  • M3 5 Steps to Help Solve any Free Body Diagram Problem3:59Edpuzzle
  • M3 An Introductory Tension Force Problem8:59Edpuzzle
  • M3 Breaking the Force of Gravity into its Components on an Incline6:34Edpuzzle
  • M3 Physics "Magic Trick" on an Incline9:22Edpuzzle

Newton's First Law↑ Top

  • M1 Introduction to Inertia and Inertial Mass4:26Edpuzzle
  • M1 Introduction to Newton's First Law of Motion5:30Edpuzzle

Newton's Second Law↑ Top

  • M1 Introduction to the Force of Gravity and Gravitational Mass5:24Edpuzzle
  • M1 Weight and Mass are Not the Same5:46Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to Newton's Second Law of Motion with Example Problem9:42Edpuzzle
  • M1 Why "Show All Your Work"?18:01Edpuzzle
  • M2 A "Show All Your Work!" Example7:36Edpuzzle
  • M3 Letting Go Of Your Numbers Dependency14:33Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Newton's 2nd Law Example Problem and Demonstration8:29Edpuzzle
  • M3 Force vs. Time on a Dynamics Cart10:45Edpuzzle
  • M3 Using Newton's Second Law to find the Force of Friction5:59Edpuzzle
  • M2 Everybody Brought Mass to the Party!2:57Edpuzzle
  • M2 g is Positive.5:06Edpuzzle
  • Newton's Second Law - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement11:36
  • AP Physics 1 - Unit 2a Review - Newton's Laws and Forces - Exam Prep21:07Edpuzzle
  • M2 Which Direction will the Wheel Accelerate?2:50Edpuzzle

Newton's Third Law↑ Top

  • M1 Introduction to Force6:33Edpuzzle
  • M1 Introduction to Newton's Third Law of Motion5:57Edpuzzle
  • M2 A Common Misconception about Newton's Third Law Force Pairs (or Action-Reaction Pairs)2:37Edpuzzle

Friction↑ Top

  • M1 Introduction to Static and Kinetic Friction by Bobby4:04Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to the Coefficient of Friction4:59Edpuzzle
  • M2 Understanding the Force of Friction Equation6:58Edpuzzle
  • M2 Experimentally Graphing the Force of Friction2:57Edpuzzle
  • M3 Does the Book Move? An Introductory Friction Problem7:59Edpuzzle
  • M1 Do Anti-lock Brakes use Static or Kinetic Friction? by Billy4:40Edpuzzle
  • M3 Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow8:59Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem6:41Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Kinetic Friction on an Incline Problem6:59Edpuzzle
  • M5 An incline, 2 masses, and a pulley. What could be more fun?20:28Edpuzzle
  • M1 Demonstrating the Direction of the Force of Friction8:52Edpuzzle
  • Friction - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement13:13
  • Fixing Unit 2b Misconceptions in AP Physics 111:47

Vector Analysis of Forces Acting on a Point Object↑ Top

  • M1 The Reality of our First Free Body Diagram2:58Edpuzzle
  • M1 Understanding the Tension Force3:52Edpuzzle
  • M3 A Three Force Example of Newton's 2nd Law with Components9:27Edpuzzle
  • M2 Summing the Forces is Vector Addition3:35Edpuzzle
  • M1 Introduction to Equilibrium3:46Edpuzzle
  • M3 Using Unit Vectors to find Acceleration, Mass, and Velocity of 3 Forces9:28Edpuzzle
  • M1 Balloon Excess Charges Experiment16:11Edpuzzle
  • Free-Body Diagram Fixes!10:29Edpuzzle

Center of Mass↑ Top

  • M1 Center of Mass Introduction7:06Edpuzzle
  • M1 Calculating the Center of Mass of a System of Particles6:41Edpuzzle
  • M1 Center of Mass of an Irregular Object7:42Edpuzzle
  • M1 Center of Mass of an Object with a Hole6:13Edpuzzle
  • Center of Mass - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement6:33
  • Fixing Unit 2a Misconceptions in AP Physics 111:08

Work↑ Top

  • M3 Introductory Work Problem5:57Edpuzzle
  • M3 Work due to the Force of Gravity on an Incline by Billy3:14Edpuzzle

Mechanical Advantage↑ Top

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Work Kinetic Energy Theorem↑ Top

  • M5 Work-Energy Theorem Problem by Billy12:45Edpuzzle
  • M3 Work Energy Theorem Example Problem6:10Edpuzzle
  • M3 Finding the Force on a Ball from a Dent10:24Edpuzzle

Conservative Forces↑ Top

  • M2 Introduction to Mechanical Energy with Friction4:59Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem8:59Edpuzzle
  • M3 Conservative and Nonconservative Forces15:13Edpuzzle

Kinetic Energy↑ Top

  • M3 Introduction to Kinetic Energy with Example Problem5:26Edpuzzle
  • AP Physics 1 - Unit 3 Review - Work, Energy, and Power - Exam Prep18:39Edpuzzle

Potential Energy, Gravitational↑ Top

  • M1 Introduction to Gravitational Potential Energy with Zero Line Examples5:49Edpuzzle
  • M2 Universal Gravitational Potential Energy Introduction8:47Edpuzzle
  • M3 Deriving the Binding Energy of a Planet5:59Edpuzzle

Potential Energy, Spring↑ Top

  • M3 Conservation of Energy Problem with Friction, an Incline and a Spring by Billy8:49Edpuzzle
  • M3 Work done by a Spring - Deriving Elastic Potential Energy9:26Edpuzzle
  • M4 Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem by Billy5:38Edpuzzle

Conservation of Energy↑ Top

  • M2 Introduction to Conservation of Mechanical Energy with Demonstrations8:26Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introductory Conservation of Mechanical Energy Problem using a Trebuchet8:50Edpuzzle
  • M1 The Energy Song by Bo3:24Edpuzzle
  • M2 Energy Transferred Into and Out of a System7:15Edpuzzle
  • M2 Energy Systems Clarified13:38Edpuzzle
  • M3 Example of Energy Transferred Into and Out of a System14:51Edpuzzle
  • M2 Calculating the Force of Impact when Stepping off a Wall8:00Edpuzzle
  • M2 Using Impulse to Calculate Initial Height6:52Edpuzzle
  • M4 2 Masses on a Pulley - Conservation of Energy Demonstration7:57Edpuzzle
  • M3 Rolling Acceleration Down an Incline7:28Edpuzzle
  • M4 (Energy Solution) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope6:59Edpuzzle

Power↑ Top

  • M3 Introduction to Power5:52Edpuzzle
  • M3 Average and Instantaneous Power Example11:24Edpuzzle
  • M3 Graphing Instantaneous Power9:45Edpuzzle
  • M3 Average Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem11:25Edpuzzle
  • M3 Instantaneous Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem5:17Edpuzzle

Momentum & Impulsenot an official concept↑ Top

  • M3 How to Wear a Helmet: A PSA from Flipping Physics9:57Edpuzzle
  • M1 You Can't Run From Momentum! (a momentum introduction)3:17Edpuzzle
  • M2 Force of Impact Equation Derivation3:57Edpuzzle
  • M2 Impulse Introduction or If You Don't Bend Your Knees When Stepping off a Wall7:51Edpuzzle
  • M2 Proving and Explaining Impulse Approximation4:46Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to Conservation of Momentum with Demonstrations3:58Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introductory Conservation of Momentum Explosion Problem Demonstration5:39Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introduction to Elastic and Inelastic Collisions6:46Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introductory Perfectly Inelastic Collision Problem Demonstration4:50Edpuzzle
  • M2 Introductory Elastic Collision Problem Demonstration7:52Edpuzzle
  • M3 Demonstrating Impulse is Area Under the Curve4:20Edpuzzle
  • M2 Demonstrating How Helmets Affect Impulse and Impact Force4:22Edpuzzle
  • Review of Momentum, Impact Force, and Impulse3:52Edpuzzle
  • M2 Impulse Comparison of Three Different Demonstrations8:17Edpuzzle
  • Review of Mechanical Energy and Momentum Equations and When To Use Them!4:20
  • M4 2D Conservation of Momentum Example using Air Hockey Discs13:29Edpuzzle
  • M4 Impulse for Two Objects being Attracted to One Another6:09Edpuzzle
  • M2 Slow Motion Rocket Demonstration (Conservation of Momentum)4:00Edpuzzle
  • M3 Ballistic Pendulum15:21Edpuzzle
  • AP Physics 1 - Unit 4 Review - Linear Momentum - Exam Prep15:13Edpuzzle

Torques, Lever Arms↑ Top

  • M2 Torque Introduction9:59Edpuzzle
  • M2 An Introductory Torque Wrench Problem6:58Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Rotational Form of Newton's Second Law Problem4:42Edpuzzle
  • M3 (1 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel9:23Edpuzzle
  • M3 (2 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel9:52Edpuzzle
  • M3 Introductory Rotational Equilibrium Problem10:24Edpuzzle
  • M3 Placing the Fulcrum on a Seesaw8:58Edpuzzle
  • M3 Painter on a Scaffold - Don't Fall Off!!7:00Edpuzzle
  • M5 2 Masses on a Pulley - Torque Demonstration13:48Edpuzzle
  • M3 Torque - Mass on Plank with String8:56Edpuzzle
  • M4 (Torque Solution) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope8:52Edpuzzle
  • AP Physics 1 - Unit 5b Review - Torque and Rotational Inertia - Exam Prep12:34Edpuzzle

Simple Harmonic Motion (Springs, Pendulums)not an official concept↑ Top

  • M2 Hooke's Law Introduction - Force of a Spring9:35Edpuzzle
  • M2 Determining the Spring Constant, k, with a Vertically Hanging Mass5:46Edpuzzle
  • M2 The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring5:51Edpuzzle
  • M1 Simple Harmonic Motion Introduction (SHM) via a Horizontal Mass-Spring System4:00Edpuzzle
  • M1 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Force, Acceleration, & Velocity at 3 Positions5:00Edpuzzle
  • M1 Horizontal vs. Vertical Mass-Spring System2:26Edpuzzle
  • M2 When is a Pendulum in Simple Harmonic Motion? (SHM)6:32Edpuzzle
  • M2 Demonstrating What Changes the Period of Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)8:22Edpuzzle
  • M3 Triple the Mass in a Mass-Spring System. How does Period Change?2:59Edpuzzle
  • M3 Frequency vs. Period in Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)4:10Edpuzzle
  • M1 Comparing Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) to Circular Motion - Demonstration2:28Edpuzzle
  • M3 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Position Equation Derivation8:14Edpuzzle
  • M3 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Graphs of Position, Velocity, and Acceleration8:51Edpuzzle
  • M3 Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Graphs of Mechanical Energies6:59Edpuzzle
  • M2 Demonstrating Position, Velocity, and Acceleration of a Mass-Spring System9:43Edpuzzle
  • M1 Creating Circular Motion from Sine and Cosine Curves2:48Edpuzzle

Amplitude, Frequency, Phase↑ Top

  • AP Physics 1 - Unit 7 Review - Oscillations - Exam Prep14:15Edpuzzle

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves↑ Top

  • M1 Introduction to Waves8:23Edpuzzle
  • M1 Understanding Longitudinal and Transverse Waves, Wavelength, and Period using Graphs10:54Edpuzzle
  • M1 Wave Speed Equation Derivation and Demonstration6:59Edpuzzle

4B.Fluids

States of Matternot an official concept↑ Top

  • M1 3 States of Matter - Solid, Liquid, Gas7:30Edpuzzle

Density, Specific Gravity↑ Top

  • M2 Density6:26Edpuzzle

Hydrostatic Pressure, Pascal's Law↑ Top

  • M2 Billy's Pressure Dream8:44Edpuzzle
  • M2 Fluid Pressure - Billy's Still Dreaming about Physics9:01Edpuzzle

Buoyancy, Archimedes' Principle↑ Top

  • M3 Buoyant Force Equation: Step-by-Step Derivation11:04Edpuzzle
  • M2 Buoyant Force Explained: Submerged Objects in Fluids13:13Edpuzzle
  • M2 Buoyant Force Calculation: A Submerged Wood Cylinder9:01Edpuzzle
  • M2 Buoyant Force in Action: Weight of Displaced Water!8:58Edpuzzle
  • M2 Buoyant Force Explained: Objects Floating on Fluids!7:17Edpuzzle
  • M2 Ice Melting in Water: Does the Water Level Change?4:08Edpuzzle
  • M2 Calculating Buoyant Force on a Submerged Sphere13:16Edpuzzle
  • M2 Buoyant Force Demonstration with Steel and Oak Spheres11:53Edpuzzle
  • M2 Calculating Tension Force on a Submerged Oak Sphere8:01Edpuzzle

Viscosity: Poiseuille Flow↑ Top

  • M1 Ideal Fluid Flow6:16Edpuzzle

Continuity Equation (A·v = Constant)↑ Top

  • M3 Continuity Equation for Ideal Fluid Flow - Derivation10:15Edpuzzle
  • M2 Volume Flow Rate Example4:01Edpuzzle

Surface Tension↑ Top

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Bernoulli's Equation↑ Top

  • M3 Bernoulli's Principle Derivation14:52Edpuzzle
  • M1 7 Fun Demos of Bernoulli's Principle Explained7:00Edpuzzle
  • M3 Solving Fluid Flow with Bernoulli's Equation7:11Edpuzzle
  • M3 Deriving Torricelli's Theorem using Bernoulli's Equation5:11Edpuzzle
  • M3 Demonstrating Torricelli's Theorem with a Rain Barrel9:06Edpuzzle
  • AP Physics 1 - Unit 8 Review - Fluids - Exam Prep8:31Edpuzzle

Venturi Effect, Pitot Tube↑ Top

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Heat Capacity (Constant V and P)↑ Top

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Boltzmann's Constant↑ Top

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4C.Electrostatics, Circuits & Magnetism

Charge, Conductors, Charge Conservation↑ Top

  • M1 Electric Charge, Law of Charges, and Quantization of Charge13:28Edpuzzle
  • M1 Polarization of Charge5:11Edpuzzle
  • M1 Charging by Conduction and Induction13:15Edpuzzle
  • M1 Conservation of Charge Example Problems13:19Edpuzzle
  • M3 3 Properties of Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium8:45Edpuzzle
  • M3 Two Conducting Spheres in Electrical Contact12:57

Coulomb's Law↑ Top

  • M1 Introduction to Coulomb's Law or the Electric Force12:03Edpuzzle
  • AP Physics 1: Electrostatics Review7:30Edpuzzle

Electric Field, Field Lines↑ Top

  • M1 Electric Fields8:59Edpuzzle

Field Due to Charge Distribution↑ Top

  • M3 Continuous Charge Distributions4:09
  • M3 Charged Rod Electric Field5:52Edpuzzle
  • M4 Thin Ring Electric Field10:33Edpuzzle
  • M1 Net Electric Field due to Two Point Charges13:56
  • M1 Understanding Electric Field between Ideal Parallel Plates11:35
  • M1 Understanding Electric Field between Non-ideal Parallel Plates4:31
  • M1 Electrostatic Equilibrium14:36

Electrostatic Energy, Electric Potential↑ Top

  • M3 Irregularly Shaped Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium4:26
  • M2 Electric Potential Energy of 3 Point Charges16:50Edpuzzle
  • M2 Using Graphs to Answer "Why" Questions of Electric Potential Energy15:36
  • M2 Change in Electric Potential Energy in a Uniform Electric Field9:11
  • M2 Understanding Electric Potential8:21
  • M2 Equipotential Surfaces9:24
  • M2 Electric Potential - But, What IS It12:18
  • M1 Equipotential Surfaces in a Uniform Electric Field11:18
  • M2 Electric Potential due to Scalar Superposition7:02
  • M2 Electric Potential Difference in a Uniform Electric Field10:29
  • M3 Average Electric Field Between Two Points Near a Point Charge11:44
  • M2 Why Gravitational PE is Usually Negligible for Charges4:44
  • M2 Electric Potential Difference from a Point Charge5:54
  • M2 Electric Potential Difference and the Hydrogen Atom4:21

Capacitance↑ Top

  • M3 Capacitance6:58Edpuzzle
  • M3 Parallel Plate Capacitors7:44Edpuzzle
  • M3 Energy Stored in a Capacitor8:42
  • M3 Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitor with a Dielectric9:04
  • M3 Vacuum Permittivity and Dielectric Constant14:12
  • M3 Build Your Own Parallel Plate Capacitor21:55
  • M3 Capacitor Electric Field Derivation9:55
  • M3 Adding a Dielectric to a Non-Electrically Isolated Capacitor11:11
  • M2 Capacitor Series and Parallel Circuits5:34Edpuzzle

Current↑ Top

  • M2 Introduction to Conventional Current and Direct Current with an Example Problem10:14Edpuzzle
  • M2 Current and Drift Velocity4:54Edpuzzle
  • M2 Electric Circuit Basics6:19Edpuzzle

Electromotive Force, Voltage↑ Top

  • M2 Electric Potential Difference and Circuit Basics15:04Edpuzzle

Resistance, Ohm's Law↑ Top

  • M2 Defining Resistance, Ohmic vs. Non-Ohmic and Electric Power13:38Edpuzzle
  • M2 Resistance and Ohm's Law6:49Edpuzzle
  • M2 Finding the Cost to Power Light Bulbs (Example Problem) and Defining KiloWatt Hour9:29Edpuzzle

Resistivity↑ Top

  • M2 Resistivity12:06Edpuzzle
  • M2 Graphing Resistivity10:26Edpuzzle
  • AP Physics 1: Electricity Review13:56Edpuzzle

Resistors in Series↑ Top

  • M2 Resistor Series and Parallel Circuits10:46Edpuzzle
  • M3 Resistors in Series and Parallel Equation Derivations10:26Edpuzzle
  • M2 Basic Series and Parallel Resistor Circuit Demos and Animations27:35Edpuzzle
  • M3 Intermediate Series and Parallel Resistor Circuit Demos and Animations15:24Edpuzzle
  • M2 Resistor Circuit Example6:46Edpuzzle

Conductivity, Metallic↑ Top

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Meters↑ Top

  • M1 Ammeter and Voltmeter - Where Do They Go?4:13Edpuzzle

Magnetism↑ Top

  • M2 Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Forces on Moving Charges9:29Edpuzzle
  • M1 Magnetic Force Direction (Right-Hand Rule)12:06Edpuzzle
  • M2 Magnetic Force on Current3:00

4D.Light & Sound

Production of Sound↑ Top

  • M1 What is Sound?12:28Edpuzzle

Relative Speed of Sound in Media↑ Top

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Intensity of Sound, Decibels↑ Top

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Attenuation (Damping)↑ Top

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Doppler Effect↑ Top

  • Doppler Effect in One Minute -- #VeritasiumContest1:00
  • M1 Doppler Effect Demonstrations and Animations7:21Edpuzzle
  • AP Physics 1: Mechanical Waves Review18:43Edpuzzle

Resonance in Pipes and Strings↑ Top

  • M1 Standing Waves Introduction11:32Edpuzzle
  • M2 Determining the Speed of a Standing Wave - Demonstration8:32Edpuzzle
  • M1 Longitudinal Standing Waves Demonstration5:16Edpuzzle
  • M2 How Is This Standing Wave Possible?5:33Edpuzzle
  • M2 Stringed Instrument Frequencies7:20Edpuzzle
  • M2 Wind Instrument Frequencies (open and closed pipe instruments)11:36Edpuzzle
  • M1 Resonance Introduction using 9 Demonstrations9:35Edpuzzle
  • M1 Demonstrating Sympathetic Vibrations - A Video Project by Bobby2:41Edpuzzle

Ultrasound↑ Top

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Shock Waves↑ Top

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Interference (Young's Double-Slit)↑ Top

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Diffraction (Thin Films, Grating, Single-Slit)↑ Top

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X-Ray Diffraction↑ Top

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Polarization of Light↑ Top

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Properties of EM Radiation↑ Top

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EM Spectrum, Photon Energy↑ Top

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Visual Spectrum, Color↑ Top

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Reflection↑ Top

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Refraction, Snell's Law↑ Top

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Dispersion↑ Top

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Total Internal Reflection↑ Top

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Spherical Mirrors↑ Top

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Thin Lenses↑ Top

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Combination of Lenses↑ Top

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Lens Aberration↑ Top

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Optical Instruments↑ Top

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4E.Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure

Atomic Number, Atomic Weight↑ Top

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Isotopes↑ Top

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Nuclear Forces, Binding Energy↑ Top

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Radioactive Decay↑ Top

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Mass Spectrometer↑ Top

  • M1 Mass Spectrometer7:41Edpuzzle

Orbital Structure of the Hydrogen Atom↑ Top

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Ground/Excited States↑ Top

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Absorption/Emission Spectra↑ Top

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Pauli Exclusion Principle↑ Top

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Paramagnetism/Diamagnetism↑ Top

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Bohr Atom↑ Top

  • M1 Determining the Speed of the Electron in the Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom7:09Edpuzzle

Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle↑ Top

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Photoelectric Effect↑ Top

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Scientific Inquiry, Reasoning & Math Skills

Cross-cutting skills the MCAT tests alongside content knowledge: experimental design and reasoning, data-based/statistical reasoning, and general math concepts (graphing, scientific notation, significant figures, the right-hand rule).

Skill 2↑ Top

  • M3 Nerd-A-Pult - Measuring Initial Velocity7:57Edpuzzle
  • M2 Calculating the Uncertainty of the Coefficient of Friction2:34Edpuzzle

Skill 4↑ Top

  • M2 Harnessing the Power of Spreadsheets in Physics25:12Edpuzzle
  • M3 Graphing the Rotational Inertia of an Irregular Shape7:18Edpuzzle

Math Concepts (Graphs/Slopes)↑ Top

  • M2 Understanding and Walking Position as a function of Time Graphs12:39Edpuzzle
  • M2 Walking Position, Velocity and Acceleration as a Function of Time Graphs24:53Edpuzzle
  • M2 Graphical UAM Example Problem7:58Edpuzzle
  • M2 Experimentally Graphing Uniformly Accelerated Motion3:53Edpuzzle
  • M2 Graphing the Drop of a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem4:56Edpuzzle
  • M2 Throwing a Ball up to 2.0 Meters & Proving the Velocity at the Top is Zero10:46Edpuzzle
  • M1 The Drop and Upward Throw of a Ball are Very Similar1:58Edpuzzle
  • M1 Creating a Position vs. Time Graph using Stop Motion Photography3:24Edpuzzle

Curriculum Gaps at a Glance

Official AAMC MCAT physics subtopics (Content Categories 4A–4E) with zero Flipping Physics videos currently tagged:

  • Mechanical Advantage (4A: Translational Motion, Forces, Work, Energy & Equilibrium)
  • Surface Tension (4B: Fluids)
  • Venturi Effect, Pitot Tube (4B: Fluids)
  • Heat Capacity (Constant V and P) (4B: Fluids)
  • Boltzmann's Constant (4B: Fluids)
  • Conductivity, Metallic (4C: Electrostatics, Circuits & Magnetism)
  • Relative Speed of Sound in Media (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Intensity of Sound, Decibels (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Attenuation (Damping) (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Ultrasound (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Shock Waves (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Interference (Young's Double-Slit) (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Diffraction (Thin Films, Grating, Single-Slit) (4D: Light & Sound)
  • X-Ray Diffraction (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Polarization of Light (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Properties of EM Radiation (4D: Light & Sound)
  • EM Spectrum, Photon Energy (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Visual Spectrum, Color (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Reflection (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Refraction, Snell's Law (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Dispersion (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Total Internal Reflection (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Spherical Mirrors (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Thin Lenses (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Combination of Lenses (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Lens Aberration (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Optical Instruments (4D: Light & Sound)
  • Atomic Number, Atomic Weight (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Isotopes (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Nuclear Forces, Binding Energy (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Radioactive Decay (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Orbital Structure of the Hydrogen Atom (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Ground/Excited States (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Absorption/Emission Spectra (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Pauli Exclusion Principle (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Paramagnetism/Diamagnetism (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
  • Photoelectric Effect (4E: Atoms, Nuclear Decay & Electronic Structure)
MCAT content category structure follows the AAMC's Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section of the MCAT exam content outline. Curriculum gaps are checked against that outline directly.
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