Dot Physics Courses

Matter and Interactions: Magnetic Field - Chapter 17 Summary

Explore magnetic fields, currents, and dipoles through interactive demos and key concepts in electromagnetism.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modeling a Grappling Hook with a Bunch of Balls - Python Simulation Attempt

Explore the physics of grappling hooks through differential equations and Python modeling, inspired by a commercial. Dive into challenges and potential solutions for simulating rope dynamics.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Which String Breaks First? Modeling a Physics Demo with Python

Model a physics demo of two strings supporting a mass using Python to determine which string breaks first when pulled.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Matter and Interactions: Electric Potential - Chapter 16 Summary

Explore electric potential, conservative forces, and energy concepts in electromagnetism. Learn to calculate fields and potentials for various charge distributions.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Electric Field due to a Charged Disk and Parallel Plate Capacitors

Derive the electric field of a uniformly charged plate using charged ring principles. Explore parallel plate capacitors and Monte Carlo calculations.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Electric Field due to a Charged Ring - Python Calculation and Derivation

Derive the electric field of a uniform charged ring using Python and analytical methods. Compare numerical and theoretical approaches.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Numerical Line Integrals with Python

Explore numerical line integrals using Python to calculate work done in force fields. Gain practical coding skills for solving complex physics problems.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deriving the Electric Field due to a Charged Rod - With Calculus and Python

Derive the electric field of a charged rod using calculus and Python, enhancing understanding through numerical calculations.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modeling the Tri-Solar Syzygy with Python

Explore Python modeling of the Tri-Solar Syzygy from "The 3 Body Problem," simulating stable orbits and planetary positions in a three-star system.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Electric Field due to a Dipole - Far Field Approximation

Derive the far field approximation for an electric dipole, exploring its mathematical foundations and practical applications in electromagnetic theory.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using Python to Calculate the Gravitational Field for a Hollow Earth

Calculate the gravitational field of a hollow Earth using Python, exploring its effects on surface gravity and comparing to real-world experiments.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building a Better Ball Collision Model for Solar System Simulation in Python

Improve ball collision modeling for a flat solar system simulation, focusing on conservation of momentum and angular momentum.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modeling a Flat and Spinning Solar System Using Python

Model a flat, spinning solar system with 100 masses using Web VPython and Python code. Explore advanced simulation techniques for celestial mechanics.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modeling the Cavendish Experiment with Python

Model the Cavendish experiment using Python to explore gravitational forces between masses. Learn to simulate and analyze this classic physics experiment through coding.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ladder Physics: What Angle Does a Frictionless Ladder Leave the Wall?

Explore frictionless ladder physics, determining the angle at which it loses wall contact using Euler method and ball-spring simulations in Python.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video