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Introduction to Significant Figures with Examples

Rounding and Working with Significant Figures in Physics

Introduction to Base Dimensions and Your Friends

Introduction to Conversions in Physics

Introduction to Accuracy and Precision (includes Relative Error)

A Problem to Review SOH CAH TOA and the Pythagorean Theorem for use in Physics

Introduction to Displacement and the Difference between Displacement and Distance

Introduction to Velocity and Speed and the differences between the two.

Why "Show All Your Work"?

Average Velocity Example Problem with Three Velocities

Velocity and Speed are Different: Example Problem

Understanding and Walking Position as a function of Time Graphs

Finding Average Speed for Pole Position: Example Problem - Not as easy as you may think

"Pillars of Creation" Explanation for Kate

Introduction to Acceleration with Prius Brake Slamming Example Problem

A Basic Acceleration Example Problem and Understanding Acceleration Direction

Walking Position, Velocity and Acceleration as a Function of Time Graphs

Introduction to Uniformly Accelerated Motion with Examples of Objects in UAM

Introductory Uniformly Accelerated Motion Problem - A Braking Bicycle

Toy Car UAM Problem with Two Different Accelerations

Understanding Uniformly Accelerated Motion

The Humility Soapbox - Uniformly vs. Uniformally

Understanding Instantaneous and Average Velocity using a Graph

Graphical Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM) Example Problem

Experimentally Graphing Uniformly Accelerated Motion

Reviewing One Dimensional Motion with the Table of Friends

Harnessing the Power of Spreadsheets in Physics

Introduction to Free-Fall and the Acceleration due to Gravity

Analyzing the Apollo 15 Feather and Hammer Drop - A Basic, Introductory Free-Fall Problem

Dropping a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem

Graphing the Drop of a Ball from 2.0 Meters - An Introductory Free-Fall Acceleration Problem

Throwing a Ball up to 2.0 Meters & Proving the Velocity at the Top is Zero

The Drop and Upward Throw of a Ball are Very Similar

Creating a Position vs. Time Graph using Stop Motion Photography

Common Free-Fall Pitfalls

A Free-Fall Problem That You Must Split Into Two Parts

Dropping Dictionaries Doesn't Defy Gravity, Duh!

Don't Drop Your Camera 5.0 Seconds After Liftoff

Introduction to Tip-to-Tail Vector Addition, Vectors and Scalars

Introductory Tip-to-Tail Vector Addition Problem

How to use Cardinal Directions with Vectors

Introduction to Vector Components

Introductory Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors

Using a Data Table to Make Vector Addition Problems Easier

A Visually Complicated Vector Addition Problem using Component Vectors

Introduction to Projectile Motion

(Part 1 of 2) An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem with an Initial Horizontal Velocity

(Part 2 of 2) An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem with an Initial Horizontal Velocity

How Many Attempts did it Really Take? - with live music from Amos Lee

A Brief Look at the Force of Drag using Numerical Modeling (or The Euler Method)

Nerd-A-Pult - An Introductory Projectile Motion Problem

Nerd-A-Pult - Measuring Initial Velocity

Nerd-A-Pult #2 - Another Projectile Motion Problem

Understanding the Range Equation of Projectile Motion

Deriving the Range Equation of Projectile Motion

A Range Equation Problem with Two Parts

The Classic Bullet Projectile Motion Experiment

Demonstrating the Components of Projectile Motion

Skateboarding Frame of Reference Demonstration

Introduction to Relative Motion using a Quadcopter Drone (UAV)

An Introductory Relative Motion Problem

An Introductory Relative Motion Problem with Vector Components

Relative Motion Problem: Solving for the angle of the moving object

Memorizing vs. Understanding in Physics

(New) AP Physics 1 - Unit 1 Review - Kinematics - Exam Prep

Projectile Motion - AP Physics 1: Unit 1 Review Supplement

Motion Graphs - AP Physics 1: Unit 1 Review Supplement

Introduction to Inertia and Inertial Mass

Introduction to Force

Introduction to the Force of Gravity and Gravitational Mass

Weight and Mass are Not the Same

Introduction to Free Body Diagrams or Force Diagrams

The Reality of our First Free Body Diagram

Introduction to Newton’s First Law of Motion

Introduction to Newton’s Second Law of Motion with Example Problem

A "Show All Your Work!" Example

Dear @MarkRober, Could You Show Your Work Better, Please?

Introductory Newton's 2nd Law Example Problem and Demonstration

Force vs. Time on a Dynamics Cart

A Three Force Example of Newton's 2nd Law with Components

Summing the Forces is Vector Addition

Using Newton's Second Law to find the Force of Friction

Introduction to Newton’s Third Law of Motion

A Common Misconception about Newton's Third Law Force Pairs (or Action-Reaction Pairs)

Understanding the Tension Force

Introduction to Equilibrium

Do You Feel Your Weight?

Letting Go Of Your Numbers Dependency

5 Steps to Help Solve any Free Body Diagram Problem

An Introductory Tension Force Problem

Introduction to Static and Kinetic Friction by Bobby

Introduction to the Coefficient of Friction

Understanding the Force of Friction Equation

Experimentally Graphing the Force of Friction

Does the Book Move? An Introductory Friction Problem

Do Anti-lock Brakes use Static or Kinetic Friction? by Billy

Everybody Brought Mass to the Party!

Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction between Tires and Snow

g is Positive.

I'm A Little g Known

Breaking the Force of Gravity into its Components on an Incline

Physics "Magic Trick" on an Incline

Drag Force Introduction or Do Your Feet Affect How Far You Slide on a Water Slide?

Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem

Calculating the Uncertainty of the Coefficient of Friction

Introductory Kinetic Friction on an Incline Problem

An incline, 2 masses, and a pulley. What could be more fun?

Center of Mass Introduction

Calculating the Center of Mass of a System of Particles

Center of Mass of an Irregular Object

Center of Mass of an Object with a Hole

Throwing a Ball in a Boat - Demonstrating Center of Mass

(New) AP Physics 1 - Unit 2a Review - Newton's Laws and Forces - Exam Prep

(New) AP Physics 1 - Unit 2b Review - Universal Gravitation, Spring Force, and Circular Motion

Center of Mass - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement

Newton's Second Law - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement

Friction - AP Physics 1: Unit 2 Review Supplement

Introduction to Work with Examples

Introductory Work Problem

Introduction to Kinetic Energy with Example Problem

Introduction to Gravitational Potential Energy with Zero Line Examples

Introduction to Elastic Potential Energy with Examples

Introduction to Conservation of Mechanical Energy with Demonstrations

Introductory Conservation of Mechanical Energy Problem using a Trebuchet

Conservation of Energy Problem with Friction, an Incline and a Spring by Billy

Work due to the Force of Gravity on an Incline by Billy

The Energy Song by Bo

Introduction to Mechanical Energy with Friction

Introductory Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem

Work due to Friction equals Change in Mechanical Energy Problem by Billy

Deriving the Work-Energy Theorem using Calculus

Finding the Force on a Ball from a Dent

Work-Energy Theorem Problem by Billy

Conservative and Nonconservative Forces

Energy Transferred Into and Out of a System

Energy Systems Clarified

Introduction to Power

Average and Instantaneous Power Example

Graphing Instantaneous Power

Average Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem

Calculating Average Drag Force on an Accelerating Car using an Integral

Instantaneous Power Delivered by a Car Engine - Example Problem

Hooke's Law Introduction - Force of a Spring

Determining the Spring Constant, k, with a Vertically Hanging Mass

The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring

(New) AP Physics 1 - Unit 3 Review - Work, Energy, and Power - Exam Prep

You Can't Run From Momentum! (a momentum introduction)

Force of Impact Equation Derivation

Calculating the Force of Impact when Stepping off a Wall

Impulse Introduction or If You Don't Bend Your Knees When Stepping off a Wall

Proving and Explaining Impulse Approximation

How to Wear a Helmet: A PSA from Flipping Physics

Introduction to Conservation of Momentum with Demonstrations

Slow Motion Rocket Demonstration (Conservation of Momentum)

Introductory Conservation of Momentum Explosion Problem Demonstration

Introduction to Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

Introductory Perfectly Inelastic Collision Problem Demonstration

Introductory Elastic Collision Problem Demonstration

Demonstrating Impulse is Area Under the Curve

Demonstrating How Helmets Affect Impulse and Impact Force

Review of Momentum, Impact Force, and Impulse

Using Impulse to Calculate Initial Height

Impulse Comparison of Three Different Demonstrations

Review of Mechanical Energy and Momentum Equations and When To Use Them!

2D Conservation of Momentum Example using Air Hockey Discs

Ballistic Pendulum

(New) AP Physics 1 - Unit 4 Review - Linear Momentum - Exam Prep

Introduction to Circular Motion and Arc Length

Defining Pi for Physics

Introductory Arc Length Problem - Gum on a Bike Tire

Angular Velocity Introduction

Introductory Angular Velocity Problem - A Turning Bike Tire

Angular Acceleration Introduction

Angular Accelerations of a Record Player

Uniformly Angularly Accelerated Motion Introduction

Introductory Uniformly Angularly Accelerated Motion Problem - A CD Player

Human Tangential Velocity Demonstration

Introductory Tangential Velocity Problem - Mints on a Turntable

Tangential Acceleration Introduction with Example Problem - Mints on a Turntable

Demonstrating the Directions of Tangential Velocity and Acceleration

Centripetal Acceleration Introduction

Introductory Centripetal Acceleration Problem - Cylindrical Space Station

Centripetal Force Introduction and Demonstration

Introductory Centripetal Force Problem - Car over a Hill

What is the Maximum Speed of a Car at the Top of a Hill?

The Scalar Nature of Variables in Rotational Motion Equations

Mints on a Rotating Turntable - Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction

Determining the Force Normal on a Toy Car moving up a Curved Hill

Demonstrating Why Water Stays in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle

Analyzing Water in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle

Minimum Speed for Water in a Bucket Revolving in a Vertical Circle

The Right Hand Rule for Angular Velocity and Angular Displacement

Differences between Angular, Tangential, & Centripetal Acceleration / A Tale of 3 Accelerations

Conical Pendulum Demonstration and Problem

(New) AP Physics 1 - Unit 5a Review - Rotational Kinematics - Exam Prep

Rotational Kinematics Demonstrated

Moment of Inertia Introduction and Rotational Kinetic Energy Derivation

Introductory Moment of Inertia and Rotational Kinetic Energy Problem