Topic 1: Scalars and Vectors in One Dimension
Topic 2: Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration
Topic 3: Representing Motion
Topic 4: Reference Frames and Relative Motion
Topic 5: Vectors and Motion in Two Dimensions
Topic 1: Systems and Center of Mass
Topic 2: Forces and Free-Body Diagrams
Topic 3: Newton’s Third Law
Topic 4: Newton’s First Law
Topic 5: Newton’s Second Law
Daily Video 1: In this video, we will identify what factors affect the acceleration of a system
Daily Video 3: In this video, we will apply Newton's second law to situations inside of an elevator.
Topic 6: Gravitational Force
Topic 7: Kinetic and Static Friction
Topic 8: Spring Forces
Topic 9: Circular Motion
Topic 1: Translational Kinetic Energy
Topic 2: Work
Topic 3: Potential Energy
Topic 4: Conservation of Energy
Topic 5: Power
Topic 1: Linear Momentum
Video 1: In this video, we will define momentum and look at some examples of calculating momentum.
Topic 2: Change in Momentum and Impulse
Video 1: In this video, we will define impulse by looking at a cart changing momentum
Video 2: In this video, we will look at another definition of impulse by calculating the area under a force vs. time graph.
Video 3: In this video, we will see how the impulse-momentum relationship is equivalent to Newton's second law and how it can be used to make predictions and solve problems.
Topic 3: Conservation of Linear Momentum
Video 1: In this video, we will learn how to define a system, how to calculate the total momentum of a system, and how to determine the center-of-mass velocity of a system.
Video 2: In this video, we will derive the conservation of momentum equation both mathematically and using experimental results.
Video 3: In this video, we will practice translating between different representations for collisions.
Video 4: In this video, we will translate between representations and examine what happens when we analyze a system in which momentum is not conserved.
Topic 4: Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Topic 5.1: Rotational Kinematics
Video 1: In this video, we will define a rigid system and describe its angular displacement in radians. We'll also define average angular velocity and acceleration.
Video 2: In this video, we will make graphs to find relationships between angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
Video 3: In this video, we will use previously made graphs to derive a symbolic expression for rotational kinematics.
Video 4: In this video, we will compare the motion of two spinning objects using graphs of their motion.
Topic 5.2: Connecting Linear and Rotational Motion
Video 1: In this video, we will relate linear distance traveled to angular displacement.
Video 2: In this video, we will use equations to relate linear velocity and tangential acceleration to angular velocity and angular acceleration, respectively.
Video 3: In this video, we will quantitatively compare linear and angular quantities within a rigid system.
Topic 5.3: Torque
Video 1: In this video, we will define torque and qualitatively compare the torques applied on a rigid body.
Video 2: In this video, we will learn the difference between force diagrams and free-body diagrams.
Video 3: In this video, we will quantitatively compare the torques exerted on an object.
Topic 5.4: Rotational Inertia
Video 1: In this video, we will define rotational inertia and determine the rotational inertia of a system of objects about an axis.
Video 2: In this video, we will qualitatively determine the rotational inertia of various rigid bodies.
Topic 5.5: Rotational Equilibrium and Newton’s First Law in Rotational Form
Video 1: In this video, we will explore the conditions that cause a system to be in rotational equilibrium.
Video 2: In this video, we will show how to mathematically describe a system in rotational equilibrium by finding the net torque.
Video 3: In this video, we will discuss the applications of Newton's first and second laws for rotating systems.
Topic 5.6 Newton's Second Law in Rotational Form
Video 1: In this video, we will explore the relationship between applying a net torque to a system and how the system's angular velocity changes.
Video 2: In this video, we will conduct an experiment to help us understand the relationships between angular acceleration, torque, and rotational inertia.
Video 3: In this video, we will practice using Newton's second law in rotational form to analyze an Atwood's machine with a massive pulley.
Video 4: In this video, we will practice using Newton's second law in rotational form to analyze a modified Atwood's machine with a massive pulley.
Topic 6.1: Rotational Kinetic Energy
Video 1: In this video, we will compare rotational and translational kinetic energies, as well as derive the relationship for rotational kinetic energy for a rigid body.
Video 2: In this video, we will investigate the relationships among rotational kinetic energy, rotational inertia, and angular velocity.
Topic 6.2: Torque and Work
Video 1: In this video, we will derive the work done by a torque and relate it to our previous studies of work and kinetic energy.
Video 2: In this video, we will discuss an experiment designed to investigate the relationship between work done by a torque and the work and kinetic energy involved.
Topic 6.3: Angular Momentum and Angular Impulse
Video 1: In this video, we will discuss ways to determine the angular momentum of an object or a rigid system.
Video 2: In this video, we will describe the angular impulse delivered to an object or rigid system by a torque.
Video 3: In this video, we will relate an object's or rigid system's change in angular momentum to the angular impulse given to that object or rigid system.
Topic 6.4: Conservation of Angular Momentum
Video 1: In this video, we will describe the total angular momentum of a system.
Video 2: In this video, we will describe the behavior of a system using conservation of angular momentum.
Video 3: In this video, we will describe how the selection of a system determines whether the angular momentum of that system changes.
Topic 6.5: Rolling
Video 1: In this video, we will describe the kinetic energy of a rolling, rigid body.
Video 2: In this video, we will describe the motion of a rigid body that is rotating without slipping, and relate the translational and rotational quantities for that body.
Video 3: In this video, we will look at examples of systems that are rolling with and without slipping.
Topic 6.6: Motion of Orbiting Satellites
Video 1: In this video, we will examine the motion of satellites in circular orbits.
Video 2: In this video, we will examine the motion of satellites in elliptical orbits and compare the motion to circular orbits.
Video 3: In this video, we will further define the gravitational potential energy of a satellite and a massive central object and use this idea to calculate escape velocity.
Topic 7.1: Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
Video 1: In this video, we will define simple harmonic motion and the restoring force.
Topic 7.2: Frequency and Period of SHM
Video 1: In this video, we will define the period of a pendulum and the period of spring. We'll also use a simulation to determine how changing variables will affect the period.
Video 2: In this video, we will design a procedure to analyze the period of a pendulum and determine an experimental value of g.
Topic 7.3: Representing and Analyzing SHM
Video 1: In this video, we will show how a specific equation models the motion of an object-spring system, and investigate the physical parameters represented by each variable in this equation.
Video 2: In this video, we will provide evidence that a bowling ball pendulum displaced by a small angle can be modeled as a simple harmonic oscillator.
Video 3: In this video, we will consider and experimentally verify the positions at which the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of a simple harmonic oscillator are at their extremes.
Topic 7.4: Energy of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
Video 1: In this video, we will investigate energy transformations during oscillatory motion using graphs and other representations.
Video 2: In this video, we will use conservation of energy to describe simple harmonic motion (SHM).
Video 3: In this video, we will analyze oscillatory motion and practice our reasoning skills using conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, and other laws of physics.
Topic 8.1: Internal Structure and Density
Video 1: In this video, we will review the three main states of matter, as well as determine the density of an unknown liquid by graphing the mass of the liquid versus its volume.
Topic 8.2: Pressure
Video 1: In this video, we will introduce the concept of pressure as force per unit area and use it to calculate the weight of a car using a tire pressure gauge and a meterstick.
Video 2: In this video, we will compare gauge pressure and absolute pressure, as well as experimentally determine the factors that affect the absolute pressure of a liquid.
Topic 8.3: Fluids and Newton's Laws
Video 1: In this video, we will investigate the factors that do and do not affect the buoyant force acting on an object interacting with a fluid.
Video 2: In this video, we will derive the equation for the buoyant force based on the difference in pressure between the top and bottom of an object submerged in a fluid.
Video 3: In this video, we will determine how the density of an object affects how much of the object is submerged in a fluid.
Topic 8.4: Fluids and Conservation Laws
Video 1: In this video, we will apply the law of conservation of mass to derive a symbolic expression for the speed of a fluid in a tube through a varying cross-sectional area.
Video 2: In this video, we will apply the continuity equation to compare the speed of an incompressible fluid at various locations in a tube of varying cross-sectional area.
Video 3: In this video, we will experimentally apply the law of conservation of energy to determine how the speed and vertical position of a fluid in a tube affect its pressure.
Video 4: In this video, we will apply both the continuity equation and Bernoulli's equation to calculate the pressure of a fluid in a tube of varying cross-sectional area and height.
Video 5: In this video, we will look at a special case of Bernoulli's equation, Torricelli's theorem, and how it relates to the speed of a fluid exiting an opening.