Physics
by Steve Dickie
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Description
Physics is the science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two. These videos include the following topics: sound, waves and motion.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoTransverse Waves | This is a quick introduction to transverse waves intended for an introductory physics or physical science course. P4.4A, P4.4C, P4.5B | 9/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoLongitudinal Waves | This is a quick introduction to longitudinal waves intended for an introductory physics or physical science course. P4.4A, P4.4C, P4.5B Simulation from phet.colorado.edu | 9/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoInterference and Standing Waves | Quick demonstration of what happens when waves interact and how this can lead to resonance and the formation of standing waves. Interference, waves, transverse, constructive, destructive, P4.4A, P4.5B, P4.8c Simulation from phet.colorado.edu Tacoma Narrows footage from archive.org | 9/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoBuild a Sound | In this video I use Audacity to reproduce the sound of a struck beaker illustrating how sounds are composed of multiple interfereing frequencies. Sound, Waves, Interference, P4.8c | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoSound - Destructive Interference | In this video I use Audacity as a function generator to demonsrate destructive interference. Sound, Waves, Interference, P4.8c | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoLasarium for Educators | A short video detailing how to build your own Laser Light Show to teach about sound and mechanical waves | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Sound Science for Educators (PDF) | -- | 9/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoSuperman Jump | How fast is Superman? 1D Motion - Constant Acceleration. P2.1C,g; P2.2A,B,C,e | 11/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoJoeJump | Can you be accelerating and not moving at the same time? The answer is Yes, btw. 1D Motion - Constant Acceleration. P2.1C,g; P2.2A,B,C,e | 11/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoInertia | Discussion of Newto's First Law and Inertia. Force, rest, motion. P3.1A,d; P3.2; P3.4A | 11/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoImages in Plane Mirrors | Where do images form in plane mirrors? How do two way mirrors work? reflection, incident, normal line. P4.8A,B | 11/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoEquilibrium Home Lab | Directions for a home lab involving vector addition and equilibrium. P3.1A; P3.2A,C,d | 12/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoCharging Democast | Three Methods of charging: Rubbing, Induction, and Conduction. Simulation from phet.colorado.edu Standards covered: P3.7A; P3.7c | 12/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoNewtons Second Law | Introduciton to Newton's Second Law of Motion. ballanced force, net force, gravuty, tension, buoyancy. P3.2A; P3.4A,B,D | 12/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoHalf Projectile - Jedi or Not | A quick projectile motion problem. Find the initial velocity of a horizontally fired projectile. Standards: P2.2A,g | 2/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoIntroduction to Ohms Law | Ohm's Law demonstration involving an analogy with straws and the Circuit Construction Kit from PhET. Standards: P4.10x | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoOhms Law with Straws in Parallel | Ohm's Law in a Parallel Circuit demonstration involving an analogy with straws and the Circuit Construction Kit from PhET. Standards: P4.10x | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoOhms Law with Straws in Series | Ohm's Law in Series Circuit demonstration involving an analogy with straws and the Circuit Construction Kit from PhET. Standards: P4.10x | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoMomentum Explosion | Momentum is conserved in Explosions just as it is in Collisions. Standards: P3.3c, 3.4e, 3.5x | 3/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | Updated Momentum Video Analysis | -- | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoQuantum Models | Not really quantum physics, but is a good demonstration for how we can know things without being able to actually see what's we're observing. Standards: P1.1A,D,f | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoIntroduction to Projectile Motion | Quick introduction to projectile motion and the independence of vertical and horizontal motion. Standards: P3.4e,f | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoProjectile Math | Math with projectiles launched horizontally, including some demonstrations. Standards: P3.4e,f | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 23 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Amazing fun way to learn physics!
I love these lectures, Mr.Dickie makes it really fun and easy to learn physics :)
Mr. Dickie Delivers!
Amazing tool for studying, especially for a visual learners like me. He's a great teacher in-class, too. Go Falcons! :D











