The Physics Classroom Tutorial is an amazing resource for anyone interested in learning more about physics. It presents complex concepts and principles in a way that is easy to understand, making it accessible to everyone regardless of their prior knowledge. The lessons are logically structured so that the user can easily follow along, with informative graphics and occasional animations or videos thrown in for good measure. Plus, there are Check Your Understanding sections at the end of each lesson which allow users to practice what they just learned – a great way to really cement those concepts!
Overall, I highly recommend checking out The Physics Classroom Tutorial if you’re looking for an engaging introduction into physics. It covers all the bases from conceptual ideas through mathematics without ever becoming overwhelming or boring – perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject!
Table of Contents:
- 1-D Kinematics
- Newton’s Laws
- Vectors – Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions
- Momentum and Its Conservation
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Circular Motion and Satellite Motion
- Thermal Physics
- Static Electricity
- Electric Circuits
- Vibrations and Waves
- Sound Waves and Music
- Light Waves and Color
- Reflection and the Ray Model of Light
- Refraction and the Ray Model of Light
1-D Kinematics
Kinematics Video Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Describing Motion with Words
- a. Introduction
- b. Scalars and Vectors
- c. Distance and Displacement
- d. Speed and Velocity
- e. Acceleration
b. Lesson 2 – Describing Motion with Diagrams
c. Lesson 3 – Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs
- a. The Meaning of Shape for a p-t Graph
- b. Meaning of Slope for a p-t Graph
- c. Determining the Slope on a p-t Graph
d. Lesson 4 – Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs
- a. Meaning of Shape for a v-t Graph
- b. Meaning of Slope for a v-t Graph
- c. Relating the Shape to the Motion
- d. Determining the Slope on a v-t Graph
- e. Determining the Area on a v-t Graph
e. Lesson 5 – Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity
- a. Introduction
- b. Acceleration of Gravity
- c. Representing Free Fall by Graphs
- d. How Fast? and How Far?
- e. The Big Misconception
f. Lesson 6 – Describing Motion with Equations
- a. Kinematic Equations
- b. Kinematic Equations and Problem-Solving
- c. Kinematic Equations and Free Fall
- d. Sample Problems and Solutions
- e. Kinematic Equations and Graphs
Newton’s Laws
Newton’s Laws Video Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Newton’s First Law of Motion
b. Lesson 2 – Force and Its Representation
- a. The Meaning of Force
- b. Types of Forces
- c. Drawing Free-Body Diagrams
- d. Determining the Net Force
c. Lesson 3 – Newton’s Second Law of Motion
- a. Newton’s Second Law
- b. The Big Misconception
- c. Finding Acceleration
- d. Finding Individual Forces
- e. Free Fall and Air Resistance
- f. Double Trouble
d. Lesson 4 – Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Vectors – Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions
Vectors and Projectiles Video Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Vectors: Fundamentals and Operations
- a. Vectors and Direction
- b. Vector Addition
- c. Resultants
- d. Vector Components
- e. Vector Resolution
- f. Component Addition
- g. Relative Velocity and Riverboat Problems
- h. Independence of Perpendicular Components of Motion
b. Lesson 2 – Projectile Motion
- a. What is a Projectile?
- b. Characteristics of a Projectile’s Trajectory
- c. Horizontal and Vertical Components of Velocity
- d. Horizontal and Vertical Displacemen
- e. Initial Velocity Components
- f. Horizontally Launched Projectiles – Problem-Solving
- g. Non-Horizontally Launched Projectiles – Problem-Solving
c. Lesson 3 – Forces in Two Dimensions
- a. Addition of Forces
- b. Resolution of Forces
- c. Equilibrium and Statics
- d. Net Force Problems Revisited
- e. Inclined Planes
- f. Double Trouble in 2 Dimensions
Momentum and Its Conservation
Momentum and Collisions Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – The Impulse-Momentum Change Theorem
b. Lesson 2 – The Law of Momentum Conservation
- a. The Law of Action-Reaction (Revisited)
- b. Momentum Conservation Principle cIsolated Systems
- d. Using Equations as a “Recipe” for Algebraic Problem-Solving
- e. Using Equations as a Guide to Thinking
- f. Momentum Conservation in Explosions
c. Lesson 3
Work, Energy, and Power
Work and Energy Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Basic Terminology and Concepts
- a. Definition and Mathematics of Work
- b. Calculating the Amount of Work Done by Forces
- c. Potential Energy
- d. Kinetic Energy
- e. Mechanical Energy
- f. Power
b. Lesson 2 – The Work-Energy Relationship
- a. Internal vs. External Forces
- b. Analysis of Situations Involving External Forces
- c. Analysis of Situations in Which Mechanical Energy is Conserved
- d. Application and Practice Questions
- e. Bar Chart Illustrations
Circular Motion and Satellite Motion
Circular and Satellite Motion Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Motion Characteristics for Circular Motion
- a. Speed and Velocity
- b. Acceleration
- c. The Centripetal Force Requirement
- d. The Forbidden F-Word
- e. Mathematics of Circular Motion
b. Lesson 2 – Applications of Circular Motion
c. Lesson 3 – Universal Gravitation
- a. Gravity is More Than a Name
- b. The Apple, the Moon, and the Inverse Square Law
- c. Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
- d. Cavendish and the Value of G
- e. The Value of g
d. Lesson 4 – Planetary and Satellite Motion
- a. Kepler’s Three Laws
- b. Circular Motion Principles for Satellites
- c. Mathematics of Satellite Motion
- d. Weightlessness in Orbit
- e. Energy Relationships for Satellites
Thermal Physics
a. Lesson 1 – Heat and Temperature
- a. Introduction
- b. Temperature and Thermometers
- c. Thermometers as Speedometers
- d. What is Heat?
- e. Methods of Heat Transfer
- f. Rates of Heat Transfer
b. Lesson 2 Calorimetry
Static Electricity
Static Electricity Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Basic Terminology and Concepts
- a. The Structure of Matter
- b. Neutral vs. Charged Objects
- c. Charge Interactions
- d. Conductors and Insulators
- e. Polarization
b. Lesson 2 – Methods of Charging
- a. Triboelectric Charging
- b. Charging by Induction
- c. Charging by Conduction
- d. Grounding – the Removal of a Charge
c. Lesson 3 – Electric Force
- a. Charge Interactions Revisited
- b. Coulomb’s Law
- c. Inverse Square Law
- d. Newton’s Laws and the Electrical Force
d. Lesson 4 – Electric Fields
- a. Action-at-a-Distance
- b. Electric Field Intensity cElectric Field Lines
- d. Electric Fields and Conductors eLightning
Electric Circuits
Electric Circuits Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Electric Potential Difference
b. Lesson 2 – Electric Current
- a. What is an Electric Circuit?
- b. Requirements of a Circuit
- c. Electric Current
- d. Power: Putting Charges to Work
- e. Common Misconceptions Regarding Electric Circuits
c. Lesson 3 – Electrical Resistance
d. Lesson 4 – Circuit Connections
- a. Circuit Symbols and Circuit Diagrams
- b. Two Types of Connections
- c. Series Circuits
- d. Parallel Circuits
- e. Combination Circuits
Vibrations and Waves
Vibrations and Waves Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 0 – Vibrations
- a. Vibrational Motion
- b. Properties of Periodic Motion
- c. Pendulum Motion
- d. Motion of a Mass on a Spring
b. Lesson 1 – The Nature of a Wave
c. Lesson 2 – Properties of a Wave
- a. The Anatomy of a Wave
- b. Frequency and Period of a Wave
- c. Energy Transport and the Amplitude of a Wave
- d. The Speed of a Wave
- e. The Wave Equation
d. Lesson 3 – Behavior of Waves
- a. Boundary Behavior
- b. Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction
- c. Interference of Waves
- d. The Doppler Effect
e. Lesson 4 – Standing Waves
- a. Traveling Waves vs. Standing Waves
- b. Formation of Standing Waves
- c. Nodes and Anti-nodes
- d. Harmonics and Patterns
- e. Mathematics of Standing Waves
Sound Waves and Music
a. Lesson 1 – The Nature of a Sound Wave
b. Lesson 2 – Sound Properties and Their Perception
c. Lesson 3 Behavior of Sound Waves
- a. Interference and Beats
- b. The Doppler Effect and Shock Waves cBoundary Behavior
- d. Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction
d. Lesson 4 – Resonance and Standing Waves
- a. Natural Frequency
- b. Forced Vibration
- c. Standing Wave Patterns
- d. Fundamental Frequency and Harmonics
e. Lesson 5 – Physics of Musical Instruments
Light Waves and Color
Light Waves and Color Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – How Do We Know Light is a Wave?
- a. Wavelike Behaviors of Light
- b. Two Point Source Interference
- c. Thin Film Interference
- d. Polarization
b. Lesson 2 – Color and Vision
- a. The Electromagnetic and Visible Spectra
- b. Visible Light and the Eye’s Response
- c. Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission
- d. Color Addition
- e. Color Subtraction
- f. Blue Skies and Red Sunsets
c. Lesson 3 – Mathematics of Two-Point Source Interference
- a. Anatomy of a Two-Point Source Interference Pattern
- b. The Path Difference
- c. Young’s Equation
- d. Young’s Experiment
- e. Other Applications of Two-Point Source Interference
Reflection and the Ray Model of Light
Reflection and Mirrors Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Reflection and its Importance
- a. The Role of Light to Sight
- b. The Line of Sight
- c. The Law of Reflection
- d. Specular vs. Diffuse Reflection
b. Lesson 2 – Image Formation in Plane Mirrors
- a. Why is an Image Formed?
- b. Image Characteristics in Plane Mirrors
- c. Ray Diagrams for Plane Mirrors
- d. What Portion of a Mirror is Required to View an Image?
- e. Right Angle Mirrors
- f. Other Multiple Mirror Systems
c. Lesson 3 – Concave Mirrors
- a. The Anatomy of a Curved Mirror
- b. Reflection of Light and Image Formation
- c. Two Rules of Reflection for Concave Mirrors
- d. Ray Diagrams – Concave Mirrors
- e. Image Characteristics for Concave Mirrors
- f. The Mirror Equation
- g. Spherical Aberration
d. Lesson 4 – Convex Mirrors
- a. Reflection and Image Formation for Convex Mirrors
- b. Ray Diagrams – Convex Mirrors
- c. Image Characteristics for Convex Mirrors
- d. The Mirror Equation – Convex Mirrors
Refraction and the Ray Model of Light
Refraction and Lenses Tutorial Video Series
a. Lesson 1 – Refraction at a Boundary
- a. Boundary Behavior
- b. Refraction and Sight
- c. The Cause of Refraction
- d. Optical Density and Light Speed
- e. The Direction of Bending
- f. If I Were an Archer Fish
b. Lesson 2 – The Mathematics of Refraction
- a. The Angle of Refraction
- b. Snell’s Law
- c. Ray Tracing and Problem-Solving
- d. Determination of n Values
c. Lesson 3 – Total Internal Reflection
d. Lesson 4 – Interesting Refraction Phenomena
e. Lesson 5 – Image Formation by Lenses
- a. The Anatomy of a Lens
- b. Refraction by Lenses
- c. Image Formation Revisited
- d. Converging Lenses – Ray Diagrams
- e. Converging Lenses – Object-Image Relations
- f. Diverging Lenses – Ray Diagrams
- g. Diverging Lenses – Object-Image Relations
- h. The Mathematics of Lenses
f. Lesson 6 – The Eye
