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PHYS 2204 – Final Exam Study Notes: Mechanics, Energy, and Rotational Motion

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Vectors, Scalars, & Displacement

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    Displacement vs. Distance
    06:13
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    Introduction to Vectors and Scalars
    04:06

Introduction to Vectors

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    Introduction to Vector Math
    05:06

Adding Vectors Graphically

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    Subtracting Vectors Graphically
    05:58
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    Adding Multiples of Vectors
    05:02
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    Adding 3 Vectors
    02:11

Vector Composition & Decomposition

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    Calculating Magnitude & Components of a Vector
    03:59
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    Vector Composition & Decomposition
    07:47

Adding Vectors by Components

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    Vector Addition By Components
    07:30
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    Adding Vectors
    06:26

Trig Review

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    Describing Vectors with Words (More Trig)
    06:03
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    Doing Math with Vectors in any Quadrant (More Trig)
    09:44

Average Velocity

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    Constant Velocity with Multiple Parts
    07:33
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    Intro to Velocity and Speed
    05:35
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    Baseball Pitch
    01:21

Intro to Acceleration

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    Intro to Acceleration
    05:47

Kinematics Equations

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    Acceleration Signs
    09:00
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    Acceleration with Multiple Parts
    08:35
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    Subway Train
    10:06

Vertical Motion and Free Fall

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    Vertical Motion & Free Fall
    08:36

Intro to Projectile Motion: Horizontal Launch

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    Solving Horizontal Launch Problems
    08:37
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    An Unfortunate Landing
    08:02
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    Clearing the Net
    06:27

Newton's First & Second Laws

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    Newton's 1st Law
    04:46
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    Solving for Forces Using Newton's Second Law
    04:58
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    Intro to Forces & Newton's Second Law
    06:54

Types Of Forces & Free Body Diagrams

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    Drawing a FBD
    02:06
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    Types of Forces
    06:18
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    Free-Body Diagrams
    08:42

Forces & Kinematics

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    Liftoff!
    03:36
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    Solving Motion Problems with Forces
    05:29

Inclined Planes

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    Runaway Ramp
    04:59
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    Intro to Inclined Planes
    06:59
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    Connected Block on a Ramp
    05:06

Kinetic Friction

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    Pushing Down on a Block with Friction
    03:51
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    Kinetic Friction Problems
    06:18

Static Friction

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    Static Friction & Equilibrium
    08:11
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    Preventing a Block From Moving
    04:33
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    Static & Kinetic Friction
    04:05

Work On Inclined Planes

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    Finding Speed of a Crate Using Work-Energy Theorem
    05:19
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    Work By Gravity On Inclined Planes
    06:42
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    Pulling Crate Up An Inclined Plane
    04:48

Net Work & Work-Energy Theorem

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    The Work-Energy Theorem
    04:10
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    Calculating Net Work
    06:58
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    Net Work & Constant Speed
    03:01

Intro to Energy & Kinetic Energy

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    Intro to Energy & Types of Energy
    04:10

Intro to Momentum

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    Intro to Momentum
    05:17
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    Momentum in 2D
    04:15

Intro to Conservation of Momentum

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    Conservation Of Momentum
    05:58
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    Total Momentum of a System of Objects
    03:18

Types of Collisions

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    Overview of Collision Types
    04:47

Completely Inelastic Collisions

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    Bullet Fired Into Block
    05:48
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    Completely Inelastic Collisions
    04:18
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    Three-Body Collisions
    08:22

Elastic Collisions

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    Intro To Elastic Collisions
    08:56
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    Head-On Elastic Collision
    07:05
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    Special Equations in Elastic Collisions
    08:24

Intro to Torque

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    Example 3
    02:59
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    Intro to Torque
    15:04
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    Torque of fish pulling on pole
    04:26

Net Torque & Sign of Torque

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    Net Torque & Sign of Torque
    08:55

Torque Due to Weight

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    Torque Due to Weight
    10:19

Torque & Acceleration (Rotational Dynamics)

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    Torque & Acceleration (Rotational Dynamics)
    08:12
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    Torque & Acceleration of a Point Mass
    03:42

Rotational Position & Displacement

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    Rotational Position & Displacement
    14:03
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    Displacement in Multiple Revolutions
    05:58

Rotational Velocity & Acceleration

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    Rotational Velocity & Acceleration
    11:21
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    Rotational velocity of Earth
    04:03

Equations of Rotational Motion

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    Rotational velocity of disc
    05:48
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    Equations of Rotational Motion
    07:18

Moment of Inertia of Systems

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    Inertia of disc with point masses
    04:12

Moment of Inertia & Mass Distribution

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    Moment of Inertia & Mass Distribution
    03:42

Intro to Rotational Kinetic Energy

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    Mass of re-designed flywheel
    03:21
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    Intro to Rotational Kinetic Energy
    06:07

Conservation of Energy with Rotation

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    Cylinders racing down:rolling vs. sliding
    06:20
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    Work to accelerate cylinder
    03:53
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    Conservation of Energy with Rotation
    13:08

Energy of Rolling Motion

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    Energy of Rolling Motion (Surface vs Air)
    06:15
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    Ratio of energies of cylinder on surface
    05:32

Conservation of Energy in Rolling Motion

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    Sphere on rough and smooth hills
    15:27
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    Conservation of Energy in Rolling Motion
    12:26