Dot Physics Courses

Classical Mechanics: The Two Body Problem - From 6 to 1 Degree of Freedom

Explore the mathematical reduction of two interacting objects with central forces, transforming a 6-degree freedom problem into a single-degree system.

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

Python Physics: Numerical Line Integrals with Python

Explore numerical line integral calculations in Python for classical mechanics, breaking paths into short steps and comparing with analytical methods.

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

Classical Mechanics: Comparing Fall Times of Dropped and Launched Balls

Explore the impact of air resistance on falling objects through a comparative analysis of dropped and horizontally launched balls using various drag models.

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

Classical Mechanics: Linear Motion with Quadratic Drag

Explore linear motion with quadratic drag in classical mechanics, deriving velocity and position functions over time using Python simulations.

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

Classical Mechanics: 2D Projectile Motion with Linear Drag

Explore 2D projectile motion with linear drag, analyzing range and velocity for specific scenarios like a tiny ice ball launch. Includes Python code demonstration.

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

Classical Mechanics: Falling Object with Linear Drag

Explore falling objects with linear drag, analyzing velocity and position over time. Includes Python modeling for practical application.

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

Physics Lab: Using Data to Plot Linear Functions

Learn to create linear graphs for physics labs using Vernier's Graphical Analysis software, enhancing data visualization and analysis skills.

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

Classical Mechanics: Cylindrical Coordinates - Mass on a Cylinder

Explore cylindrical coordinates in classical mechanics, analyzing particle motion on a vertical cylinder surface using Newton's second law.

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

Classical Mechanics: Pendulum in Polar Coordinates - Python Modeling

Explore pendulum motion using polar coordinates and Newton's second law, with Python implementation for practical modeling.

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

Physics Lab: Newton's Second Law with a Fan Cart

Explore Newton's second law using a fan cart, measuring acceleration as a function of mass in this hands-on physics experiment.

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

Classical Mechanics: Jump Start with Simple Harmonic Motion - Mass on a Spring

Explore simple harmonic motion through mass-spring systems, including realistic scenarios and numerical calculations using Python.

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

Video Analysis Physics: World Record Pole Vault

Analyze Mondo Duplantis' world record pole vault using physics principles and video analysis techniques to understand the mechanics behind this extraordinary athletic feat.

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

Physics: Front Wheel vs. Rear Wheel Drive Car Acceleration

Explore the physics behind front-wheel vs. rear-wheel drive car acceleration through calculations and Python code analysis.

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

Python Physics: Modeling a Bowling Ball Landing on a Spring

Model a bowling ball's impact on a spring using Python, exploring energy conservation and force-based approaches to calculate compression.

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

Python Physics: Modeling the Wolf and Hare Problem

Model wolf-hare chase dynamics using Python, exploring predator-prey motion patterns and computational problem-solving in physics simulations.

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