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Python Physics: Finding the Height of an Elevator From Acceleration

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Estimate elevator height using smartphone acceleration data and Python for numerical integration. Learn practical physics application.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Finding the Electric Field Due to a Charged Plate and a Parallel Capacitor - All Steps

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Derive the electric field for charged plates and parallel capacitors through step-by-step explanations and calculations.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Verifying Kepler's Second Law with Python and Physics

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Model planetary orbits and verify Kepler's 2nd Law using Python, demonstrating equal area sectors in equal time periods through orbital motion simulations and sector area calculations.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Physics: Three Ways to Calculate the Work Done by the Normal Force

Explore three methods to calculate work done by normal force: constant forces, line integral, and spring-based modeling. Enhance understanding of classical mechanics.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Physics Problem: When Does a Block of Ice Lose Contact with an Inverted Bowl

Solve a physics problem involving a block of ice sliding on an inverted spherical bowl using the work-energy principle to determine the point of detachment.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video