Dot Physics Courses

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

Make a Fireworks Display with Web VPython

Create a dazzling fireworks display using Web VPython, exploring numerical calculations, resistance, and drag effects for realistic simulations.

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

Physics Practice: 4 Atwood Machine Problems

Solve four challenging Atwood machine problems to enhance your understanding of physics principles and problem-solving skills.

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

College Physics: Electric Current and Circuits - Chapter 18 Summary

Explore electric current, circuits, resistance, and power concepts. Master loop and junction rules, resistor configurations, and capacitor applications in electrical systems.

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

Modeling the Electric Field Due to Parallel Plates Using Python

Model electric fields between parallel plates using Python and 20,000 points, avoiding calculus for a clear visualization.

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

Normal Modes of Oscillation for the Double Pendulum

Explore normal modes of oscillation for a double pendulum with equal masses and lengths, including Python code for plotting and visualization.

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

Weakly Coupled Oscillators: Analysis and Behavior

Explore weakly coupled oscillators, their behavior when normal mode frequencies are similar, and analyze the system using provided code and related concepts.

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

Finding Normal Modes of Oscillation with a Varying Vector

Explore oscillation normal modes using varying vectors, with code examples and animations to visualize complex physical concepts.

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

Hamiltonian Mechanics: Mass on a Cone with Gravity

Explore Hamiltonian mechanics through a mass-on-cone problem, using Python to model and analyze the motion in a gravitational field.

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

Normal Modes - 3 Masses, 4 Springs

Explore oscillation patterns of three masses connected by four springs in one dimension, including visual modeling techniques.

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

Finding Normal Modes for Coupled Oscillators with Rotating Vectors

Explore coupled oscillator normal modes using rotating vectors, with hands-on Python code for interactive learning and visualization.

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