Projectile Motion Lab: Measuring Launch Velocity and Predicting Range
Measure launch velocity and predict projectile range in this hands-on physics lab using a ball launcher for practical application of motion concepts.
Center of Mass and the Half Atwood Machine
Explore the center of mass in a half Atwood machine, correcting common misconceptions and analyzing system motion using Python.
Classical Mechanics: Work Energy and Line Integrals
Explore work energy and line integrals in classical mechanics, focusing on non-trivial paths and calculation techniques.
Classical Mechanics: Introduction to the Work Energy Principle and Line Integrals
Explore the work energy principle and line integrals in classical mechanics, gaining foundational knowledge for advanced physics concepts.
Physics Question: Two Balls Thrown Up - Which Reaches the Highest Point First?
Explore the physics of two balls thrown upward, analyzing drag forces and their impact on trajectory and maximum height.
Classical Mechanics: Falling Object with Quadratic Drag
Explore falling objects with quadratic drag in classical mechanics, including velocity analysis and Python code implementation.
Classical Mechanics: Linear Drag without the Gravitational Force
Derive motion equations for objects with velocity-proportional drag, excluding gravity. Includes numerical modeling and Python code for practical application.
Classical Mechanics: Pulling a Block with Friction - Angle for Max Acceleration
Discover the optimal angle for maximum acceleration when pulling a sled, using physics principles and Python code to solve this real-world problem.
Video Analysis Physics: Does Simone Biles Really Jump 12 Feet High?
Analyze Simone Biles' jump height using video analysis techniques and explore the physics behind her impressive gymnastics performance.
Velocity of a Disk Rolling Down an Incline Without Slipping - Physics Problem
Solve a physics problem involving a disk rolling down an incline, calculating its velocity using energy conservation and rotational motion principles.
Python Physics: Understanding and Calculating Moment of Inertia
Explore the concept of moment of inertia in physics, using Python to calculate it for a disk through Monte Carlo simulation and plausibility arguments.
Torque and Friction for a Tipping or Sliding Block - Physics Problem
Solve a challenging physics problem involving torque and friction for a block on the verge of tipping or sliding.
Coefficient of Friction to Prevent a Leaning Ladder from Slipping - Physics Problem
Solve a physics problem involving a leaning ladder, calculating the minimum coefficient of friction to prevent slipping on an icy surface.
Physics Problem: Equilibrium for a Penguin on a Plank
Solve a challenging equilibrium problem involving a penguin on a plank, applying physics concepts to determine the maximum safe distance.
Physics Problem: Forces on a Diving Board
Analyze forces on a diving board with a person at different positions, calculating support forces using physics principles.
Optics Applications - Reflection, Refraction, and Pinholes
Explore optics applications through hands-on demos covering parallax, refraction, reflection, and pinhole cameras. Gain practical insights into fundamental optical principles.
Physics Summary: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum
Explore rotational motion concepts: kinematics, velocity, acceleration, inertia, torque, and angular momentum. Gain insights into fundamental principles of circular motion and conservation laws.
Physics Summary: Electromagnetic Waves - Chapter 24
Explore Maxwell's equations, wave properties, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Learn about light intensity, wave speed, and the relationship between wavelength and frequency.
Collisions in Physics - Chapter 10
Explore key concepts in physics collisions: momentum, center of mass, elastic and inelastic collisions, 2D collisions, and reference frames.
Work Energy for an Accelerating Car
Explore work-energy principles for accelerating vehicles, calculating internal energy changes, frictional forces, and static friction coefficients.
Calculating the Speed and Angular Velocity of a Yo-Yo
Explore yo-yo physics: calculate velocity, angular velocity, and motion duration using principles of mechanics and energy conservation.