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Introduction to Physics
1. Physics- The Fundamental Science & Describing Motion
Subchapter Dropdown Only
1.1: What is Physics?
What is Physics?
Branches of Physics
Map of Physics
1.2: Physical Quantities- Fundamental vs Derived, Dimensional Analysis, Scalar vs Vectors
Fundamental vs Derived Units
Dimensional Analysis
Scalars vs Vectors
Scalars & Vectors Practice Questions Work-Along
1.3: Measurements - Magnitude, Units, and Directions
Measurements - Magnitude & Units
Direction(of Vectors)
1.4: S.I. Units of Physical Quantities
SI Units Overview
SI Units
1.5: Significant Figures
Measurement and Significant Figures
Significant Figures Step by Step
Unit Conversion & Significant Figures
1.6: Graphical Representation of Data - Calculating Slopes, Representing Errors
Calculating Slopes
A Guide to Error Bars
How to Interpret Error Bars
Error Bars Example
1.7: Proportionality Relations - Linear, Quadratic, Inverse, Inverse Square
Using Linear, Quadratic, Inverse, & Inverse Square Graphs to Understand Proportionality
1.8: Additional Text-Based Resources
What is Physics?
SI Units
Scalars and Vectors
Significant Figures
Measurement and Uncertainities
2. Vectors and Describing Motion
Subchapter Dropdown Only
2.1: Vectors - Examples, Properties, Components, Addition/Subtraction
What is a Vector?
Introduction to Vector and Their Operations
Visually Adding and Subtracting Vectors
Adding and Subtracting Vectors
Vector Components
Vectors and 2D Motion
2.2: Kinematics - Time, Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Equations for Constant Acceleration
Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
Kinematics: Horizontal Motion
Kinematics Practice
Constant Acceleration
2.3: Kinematics Graphs - Displacement vs Time, Velocity vs Time, Acceleration vs Time Graphs
Position, Velocity, Acceleration - Graphical Analysis
Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration - Graphs
2.4: Additional Text-Based Resources
Speed and Velocity
Acceleration
3. Projectile Motion and Forces
Subchapter Dropdown Only
3.1: Kinematics-Free Fall, Projectile Motion
Kinematics - Vertical Motion
Free Fall Problems
Introduction to Projectile Motion
Kinematics - Projectile Motion
Projectile Motion Practice
3.2: Dynamics - What is a Force? Newton's Laws
What is a Force?
Newton's 3 Laws (Examples Using a Bicycle)
Newton's Laws of Motion
3.3: Types of Forces - Contact vs Action
Types of Forces Overview
Types of Forces (With Examples)
3.4: Fundamental Forces - Gravity, EM Force, Nuclear
The 4 Fundamental Forces of Nature
3.5: Derived Forces- Normal Force, Friction, Tension
What Forces Are Acting on You?
What is a Normal Force?
Frictional Forces: Static & Kinetic
Friction (With Practice Problems)
Tension Forces
3.6: Additional Text-Based Resources
Vertical Motion
Projectile Motion
What is a Force?
Types of Forces
4. Newton's Laws, Circular Motion, Gravitational Laws
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4.1: Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
Practice Problems for Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
4.2: Mass vs Weight
Mass vs Weight
Mass vs Weight (Practice Problems)
4.3: Application of Newton's 2nd Law
Newton's 2nd Law Overview
Newton's 2nd Law: F = ma
Newton's 2nd Law of Motion - Practice Problems
4.4: Uniform Circular Motion - Centripetal Acceleration, Centripetal Force
Introduction to Centripetal Force
Uniform Circular Motion and Centripetal Force
Centripetal Force (With Practice Problems)
4.5: Additional Text-Based Resources
Newton's Laws
Centripetal Force
5. Energy and Oscillations, Momentum and Impulse
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5.1: Simple Machines (Mechanical Advantage, Efficiency)
Introduction to Simple Machines and Their Use
Mechanical Advantage and Simple Machines
Simple Machines - The Lever
Simple Machines - The Pulley
Efficiency
5.2: Work & Energy
Work and Energy
Work and Kinetic Energy
Work with Practice Problems
Kinectic and Potential Energy-Part 1
Kinetic and Potential Energy-Part 2
Conservation of Energy
Conservation of Energy Practice Problems
Law of Conservation of Energy in Action
5.3: Waves
Waves - Wavelenght, Amplitude, Frequency, Period
5.4: Springs
Springs and Elastic Potential Energy
Simple Harmonic Motion: Hooke's Law
Hooke's Law and Elastic Potential Energy Practice Problems
5.5: Momentum & Impulse
Introduction to Momentum & Impulse
Momentum & Impulse
Momentum & Impulse Practice Problems
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Elastic Collisions Practice Problems
Inelastic Collision Practice Problems
5.6: Additional Text-Based Resources
Simple Machines
Work
Energy
Work-Energy Theorem
Waves
Springs
Momentum & Impulse
6. Rotational Motion of Solid Objects
Subchapter Dropdown Only
6.1: Rotational Kinematics
Introduction to Rotational Motion
Rotational Kinematics
Rotational Kinematics Practice Problems
6.2: Torque
Torque Introduction
Torque with Practice Problems
Angular Motion and Torque
6.3: Rotational Kinetic Energy and Angular Momentum
Angular Momentum
Angular Momentum and Rotational Kinetic Energy
Angular Momentum Practice Problems
6.4: Rotational Inertia
Introduction to Rotational Inertia
Inertia, Angular Acceleration, and Rotational Motion
6.5: Additional Text-Based Resources
Rotational Kinematics
Torque
Angular Momentum
Rotational Kinetic Energy & Rotational Inertia
7. The Behavior of Fluids
Subchapter Dropdown Only
7.1: Fluids
Introduction to Fluids
Introduction to Pressure & Fluids with Practice Problems
Density and Pressure
Buoyant Force and Archimede's Principle
Fluid Dynamics
7.2: Additional Text-Based Resources
Fluids and Buoyant Force
Pascal's Principle
Fluid Pressure
Archimede's Principle
Venturi Effect and Fluid Flow
Bernoulli's Principle
8. Temperature, Heat, Heat Engines, and The Second Law of Thermodynamics
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8.1: Temperature and Heat
Heat and Temperature
First Law of Thermodynamics
First Law of Thermodynamics - Systems and Internal Heat
Change in Internal Energy with W = PV
Heat Capacity and Specific Heat
Heat and Calorimetry
Absolute Zero
Methods of Heat Transfer Overview
Method of Heat Transfer In-Depth
8.2: Heat Engines and Second Law of Thermodynamics
Introduction to Second Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics - Entropy and Heat Flow
Entropy and Heat Engines
Why Perpetual Motion Machines Don't Work
8.3: Additional Text-Based Resources
Temperature vs Heat
First law of Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer and Specific Heat
Latent Heat
Methods of Heat Transfer
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Heat Engines
9. Electrostatic Phenomena, Electric Circuits, and Electromagnetism
Subchapter Dropdown Only
9.1: Electric Force
Charge, Conductors, and Insulators
Electric Charge and Electric Fields
Coulomb's Law
Electric Fields
Electric Potential, Current, and Resistance
Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy
9.2: Circuits
Electric Circuits
Current and Ohm's Law
Electric Current & Circuits Explained
Resistors in Series and Parallel Circuits Practice Problems
Tips for Solving Series and Parallel Circuit Problems
9.3: Magnetism
Magnets and Magnetic Fields
Magnetic Fields and Forces
Magnetic Forces and Currents
9.4: Additional Text-Based Resources
Electric Force
Coulomb's Law
Electric Field
Electric Potential Energy
Ohm's Law
Series vs Parallel Circuits
Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism