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College Physics for AP Courses 2e

From kinematics to fluid dynamics. Master the fundamental laws of motion and energy.

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Chapter Lectures

Chapter 1: Physics Foundations

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Physics: An Introduction
1.1
Physics: An Introduction
Pages 10-17
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Physical Quantities and Units
1.2
Physical Quantities and Units
Pages 18-25
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Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
1.3
Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
Pages 26-31
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Approximation
1.4
Approximation
Pages 32-34
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Chapter 2: One-Dimensional Kinematics

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Displacement
2.1
Displacement
Pages 40-42
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Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
2.2
Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
Pages 43-43
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Time, Velocity, and Speed
2.3
Time, Velocity, and Speed
Pages 44-48
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Acceleration
2.4
Acceleration
Pages 49-59
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Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
2.5
Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
Pages 60-70
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Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
2.6
Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
Pages 71-72
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Falling Objects
2.7
Falling Objects
Pages 73-81
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Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion
2.8
Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion
Pages 82-89
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Chapter 3: Two-Dimensional Kinematics

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Kinematics in Two Dimensions: An Introduction
3.1
Kinematics in Two Dimensions: An Introduction
Pages 104-106
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Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
3.2
Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
Pages 107-114
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Vector Addition and Subtraction: Analytical Methods
3.3
Vector Addition and Subtraction: Analytical Methods
Pages 115-120
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Projectile Motion
3.4
Projectile Motion
Pages 121-129
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Addition of Velocities
3.5
Addition of Velocities
Pages 130-138
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Chapter 4: Forces and Newton's Laws

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Development of Force Concept
4.1
Development of Force Concept
Pages 158-158
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Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia
4.2
Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia
Pages 159-164
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Newton's Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
4.3
Newton's Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
Pages 165-168
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Newton's Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
4.4
Newton's Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
Pages 169-177
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Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
4.5
Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
Pages 178-179
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Problem-Solving Strategies
4.6
Problem-Solving Strategies
Pages 180-186
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Further Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion
4.7
Further Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion
Pages 187-192
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Extended Topic: The Four Basic Forces-An Introduction
4.8
Extended Topic: The Four Basic Forces-An Introduction
Pages 180-192
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Chapter 5: Friction and Drag Forces

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Friction
5.1
Friction
Pages 208-214
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Drag Forces
5.2
Drag Forces
Pages 215-219
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Elasticity: Stress and Strain
5.3
Elasticity: Stress and Strain
Pages 220-230
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Chapter 6: Circular Motion and Gravitation

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Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
6.1
Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
Pages 241-244
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Centripetal Acceleration
6.2
Centripetal Acceleration
Pages 245-248
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Centripetal Force
6.3
Centripetal Force
Pages 249-253
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Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames: The Coriolis Force
6.4
Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames: The Coriolis Force
Pages 254-256
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Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
6.5
Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
Pages 257-264
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Satellites and Kepler's Laws: An Argument for Simplicity
6.6
Satellites and Kepler's Laws: An Argument for Simplicity
Pages 265-270
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Chapter 7: Work and Energy

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Work: The Scientific Definition
7.1
Work: The Scientific Definition
Pages 283-285
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Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
7.2
Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
Pages 286-290
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Gravitational Potential Energy
7.3
Gravitational Potential Energy
Pages 291-296
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Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
7.4
Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
Pages 297-300
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Nonconservative Forces
7.5
Nonconservative Forces
Pages 301-305
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Conservation of Energy
7.6
Conservation of Energy
Pages 306-309
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Power
7.7
Power
Pages 310-314
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Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
7.8
Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
Pages 315-318
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World Energy Use
7.9
World Energy Use
Pages 319-322
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Chapter 8: Linear Momentum and Collisions

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Linear Momentum and Force
8.1
Linear Momentum and Force
Pages 340-342
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Impulse
8.2
Impulse
Pages 343-345
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8.3
Conservation of Momentum
Pages 346-349
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Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
8.4
Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
Pages 350-351
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8.5
Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension
Pages 352-356
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8.6
Collisions of Point Masses in Two Dimensions
Pages 357-360
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8.7
Introduction to Rocket Propulsion
Pages 361-364
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Chapter 9: Statics and Torque

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9.1
The First Condition for Equilibrium
Pages 382-383
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9.2
The Second Condition for Equilibrium
Pages 384-387
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9.3
Stability
Pages 388-392
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9.4
Applications of Statics, Including Problem-Solving Strategies
Pages 393-395
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9.5
Simple Machines
Pages 396-399
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9.6
Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
Pages 400-406
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Chapter 10: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum

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10.1
Angular Acceleration
Pages 419-423
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10.2
Kinematics of Rotational Motion
Pages 424-428
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10.3
Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
Pages 429-433
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10.4
Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
Pages 434-441
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10.5
Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
Pages 442-447
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10.6
Collisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimensions
Pages 448-452
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10.7
Gyroscopic Effects: Vector Aspects of Angular Momentum
Pages 453-455
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Chapter 11: Fluid Statics

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Note: Sections 11.1 and 11.2 are combined in a single video covering both What Is a Fluid and Density.
11.1-11.2
What Is a Fluid? / Density (Combined)
Pages 470-473
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11.3
Pressure
Pages 474-476
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11.4
Variation of Pressure with Depth in a Fluid
Pages 477-480
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11.5
Pascal's Principle
Pages 481-483
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11.6
Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, and Pressure Measurement
Pages 484-487
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11.7
Archimedes' Principle
Pages 488-494
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11.8
Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids: Surface Tension and Capillary Action
Pages 495-503
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11.9
Pressures in the Body
Pages 504-509
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Chapter 12: Fluid Dynamics

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12.1
Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity
Pages 522-524
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12.2
Bernoulli's Equation
Pages 525-529
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12.3
The Most General Applications of Bernoulli's Equation
Pages 530-532
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12.4
Viscosity and Laminar Flow; Poiseuille's Law
Pages 533-540
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12.5
The Onset of Turbulence
Pages 541-542
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12.6
Motion of an Object in a Viscous Fluid
Pages 543-544
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12.7
Molecular Transport Phenomena: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Related Processes
Pages 545-549
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