This podcast introduces common derivatives that can't be performed with the power rule, such as derivatives of some trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Derivatives and Power Rule (Level: APC)
This podcast introduces the concept of derivatives, at a depth appropriate for students beginning a calculus-based physics course. This includes a brief description of what a derivative means, and how to find derivatives using the power rule.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Waves on Strings (Levels: Intro, APB)
This podcast explains standing waves on strings, including an explanation for how to calculate which frequencies of vibration will 'work' to cause a certain string to resonate at all of its different harmonic frequencies.
Static Equilibrium (Levels: Intro, APB, APC)
This podcast introduces the idea of static equilibrium, once students are already familiar with torque concepts.
Intro to Sound Waves (Levels: Intro, APB)
This podcast describes several sound wave properties, and introduces the sound wave phenomena of Doppler Effect and Beat Frequency. Simple calculations are also briefly discussed.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Forces During Rolling (Level: APC)
This podcast explains how to examine forces and torques while an object is rolling.
Torque & Newton's 2nd Law for Rotation (Level: APC)
This podcast explains what torque is, and how to calculate it. Newton's 2nd Law is also revisited, from a rotational perspective.
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